Apprenticeship Programs
Explore 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand skilled trades.
What is a Registered Apprenticeship?
A registered apprenticeship is a proven career pathway where you earn a paycheck from day one while receiving structured on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Programs are validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency and lead to a nationally recognized credential.
800,000+
Apprentices each year nationwide
$86K
Avg. starting salary after completion
93%
Employment retention after completion
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov, from RAPIDS and Kansas CRIS data retrieved December 31, 2025.
144
Occupations
269,448
Active Apprentices
$28.86
Avg. Journeyman Wage
65.6%
Avg. Wage Increase
Showing 144 occupations(39.6% of national apprentices)
Electrician
Construction
Active Apprentices
71,812
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$35.00/hr ($73K/yr)
94% wage increase
Carpenter
Construction
Active Apprentices
29,800
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
75% wage increase
Plumber
Construction
Active Apprentices
21,971
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
88% wage increase
HVAC Technician
Construction
Active Apprentices
15,000
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
76% wage increase
Pipefitter
Construction
Active Apprentices
12,000
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$33.00/hr ($69K/yr)
83% wage increase
Operating Engineer (Heavy Equipment)
Construction
Active Apprentices
10,500
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
68% wage increase
Ironworker
Construction
Active Apprentices
8,200
Duration
3.5 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$33.00/hr ($69K/yr)
83% wage increase
Sheet Metal Worker
Construction
Active Apprentices
7,600
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
76% wage increase
Machinist
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
6,800
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
75% wage increase
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
6,200
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Registered Nurse
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
5,400
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
58% wage increase
Tool and Die Maker
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
4,800
Duration
5.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
78% wage increase
Millwright
Construction
Active Apprentices
4,500
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
68% wage increase
Firefighter
Public Safety
Active Apprentices
3,800
Duration
2.5 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
56% wage increase
Police Officer
Public Safety
Active Apprentices
3,200
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
60% wage increase
Early Childhood Teacher
Education
Active Apprentices
2,900
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
29% wage increase
Welder
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
2,700
Duration
3.5 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
53% wage increase
Automotive Service Technician
Transportation
Active Apprentices
2,400
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Lineworker (Utility)
Utilities
Active Apprentices
2,200
Duration
3.5 years
Starting Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$40.00/hr ($83K/yr)
90% wage increase
Roofer
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,900
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Sprinkler Fitter
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,800
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
78% wage increase
Elevator Installer and Repairer
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,650
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$44.00/hr ($92K/yr)
100% wage increase
Painter (Construction)
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,500
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Telecommunications Technician
Technology
Active Apprentices
1,450
Duration
3.5 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Boilermaker
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,400
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Glazier
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,350
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$27.00/hr ($56K/yr)
69% wage increase
Insulation Worker
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,280
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
67% wage increase
Brickmason
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,250
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Drywall Installer
Construction
Active Apprentices
1,200
Duration
2.5 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
CNC Operator
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
1,150
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Dental Assistant
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
1,100
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
50% wage increase
Landscape Technician
Agriculture
Active Apprentices
1,050
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$13.00/hr ($27K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
54% wage increase
Medical Assistant
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
1,000
Duration
1.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
36% wage increase
Industrial Electrician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
950
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$36.00/hr ($75K/yr)
89% wage increase
Heavy Truck Driver
Transportation
Active Apprentices
900
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$27.00/hr ($56K/yr)
50% wage increase
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Utilities
Active Apprentices
850
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Aircraft Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
820
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Powerhouse Electrician
Utilities
Active Apprentices
780
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
73% wage increase
Tile Setter
Construction
Active Apprentices
750
Duration
2.5 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
67% wage increase
HVAC Service Technician
Construction
Active Apprentices
720
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$31.00/hr ($64K/yr)
72% wage increase
Construction Equipment Operator
Construction
Active Apprentices
690
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Cement Mason
Construction
Active Apprentices
660
Duration
2.5 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Electronics Technician
Technology
Active Apprentices
630
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Paramedic
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
600
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
50% wage increase
Cook (Chef)
Hospitality
Active Apprentices
570
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$13.00/hr ($27K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
69% wage increase
Cybersecurity Specialist
Technology
Active Apprentices
540
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$42.00/hr ($87K/yr)
75% wage increase
IT Support Specialist
Technology
Active Apprentices
510
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Structural Iron and Steel Worker
Construction
Active Apprentices
460
Duration
3.5 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
79% wage increase
Refrigeration Technician
Construction
Active Apprentices
450
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$29.00/hr ($60K/yr)
71% wage increase
Software Developer
Technology
Active Apprentices
450
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$48.00/hr ($100K/yr)
92% wage increase
Diesel Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
440
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
56% wage increase
Industrial Electrician (Manufacturing)
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
420
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$35.00/hr ($73K/yr)
84% wage increase
Pharmacy Technician
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
410
Duration
1.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
29% wage increase
Stationary Engineer
Utilities
Active Apprentices
400
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
60% wage increase
Tower Crane Operator
Construction
Active Apprentices
380
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
73% wage increase
Bus and Truck Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
380
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$29.00/hr ($60K/yr)
61% wage increase
Computer Network Support Specialist
Technology
Active Apprentices
380
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
68% wage increase
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Construction
Active Apprentices
370
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Wind Turbine Technician
Utilities
Active Apprentices
360
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
60% wage increase
Locksmith
Services
Active Apprentices
350
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Construction
Active Apprentices
340
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$31.00/hr ($64K/yr)
63% wage increase
Robotics Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
340
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Tailor/Seamstress
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
340
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$13.00/hr ($27K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
54% wage increase
Instrument Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
330
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Web Developer
Technology
Active Apprentices
320
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$35.00/hr ($73K/yr)
75% wage increase
Optical Lab Technician
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
320
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
43% wage increase
CNC Programmer
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
310
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Baker (Commercial)
Hospitality
Active Apprentices
310
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$13.00/hr ($27K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
46% wage increase
Butcher
Hospitality
Active Apprentices
300
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
50% wage increase
Motorcycle Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
290
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$23.00/hr ($48K/yr)
53% wage increase
Marine Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
280
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Database Administrator
Technology
Active Apprentices
280
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
73% wage increase
Flooring Installer
Construction
Active Apprentices
270
Duration
2.5 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Cosmetologist
Services
Active Apprentices
260
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$12.00/hr ($25K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
50% wage increase
Barber
Services
Active Apprentices
250
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$12.00/hr ($25K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
67% wage increase
Commercial Pilot
Transportation
Active Apprentices
240
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$55.00/hr ($114K/yr)
96% wage increase
HVAC Controls Technician
Construction
Active Apprentices
240
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$33.00/hr ($69K/yr)
74% wage increase
Fiber Optic Technician
Technology
Active Apprentices
230
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Rail Car Repairer
Transportation
Active Apprentices
220
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
68% wage increase
Brewery Worker
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
220
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Precision Machinist
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
220
Duration
5.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
78% wage increase
Mold Maker
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
210
Duration
5.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$31.00/hr ($64K/yr)
72% wage increase
Avionics Technician
Transportation
Active Apprentices
200
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$35.00/hr ($73K/yr)
67% wage increase
Patternmaker (Metal/Plastic)
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
200
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$29.00/hr ($60K/yr)
71% wage increase
Quality Control Inspector
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
190
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Powerplant Mechanic (Aircraft)
Transportation
Active Apprentices
190
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$36.00/hr ($75K/yr)
71% wage increase
Tattoo Artist
Services
Active Apprentices
190
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
79% wage increase
Locomotive Engineer
Transportation
Active Apprentices
180
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
73% wage increase
Upholsterer
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
180
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
50% wage increase
Airframe Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
180
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Distillery Worker
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
180
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
67% wage increase
Surveying Technician
Construction
Active Apprentices
180
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Air Traffic Controller
Transportation
Active Apprentices
180
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$62.00/hr ($129K/yr)
94% wage increase
Tire Repairer and Changer
Services
Active Apprentices
170
Duration
1.0 years
Starting Wage
$12.00/hr ($25K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
42% wage increase
Arborist/Tree Trimmer
Agriculture
Active Apprentices
170
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Civil Engineering Technician
Construction
Active Apprentices
160
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$29.00/hr ($60K/yr)
61% wage increase
Sign Maker
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
160
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
57% wage increase
Signal and Track Switch Repairer
Transportation
Active Apprentices
160
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Architectural Drafter
Construction
Active Apprentices
150
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$27.00/hr ($56K/yr)
59% wage increase
Audio/Video Equipment Technician
Technology
Active Apprentices
150
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Broadcast Technician
Technology
Active Apprentices
140
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Agriculture
Active Apprentices
140
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
56% wage increase
Subway and Streetcar Operator
Transportation
Active Apprentices
140
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Mechanical Drafter
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
140
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Electrical Drafter
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
130
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$29.00/hr ($60K/yr)
61% wage increase
Ship Engineer
Transportation
Active Apprentices
130
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$42.00/hr ($87K/yr)
75% wage increase
Jeweler
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
130
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
67% wage increase
Small Engine Mechanic
Services
Active Apprentices
130
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
50% wage increase
Watchmaker
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
120
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Water Transportation Worker
Transportation
Active Apprentices
120
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
78% wage increase
Industrial Engineering Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
120
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Recreational Vehicle Mechanic
Transportation
Active Apprentices
120
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
56% wage increase
Dredge Operator
Construction
Active Apprentices
110
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$34.00/hr ($71K/yr)
70% wage increase
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
110
Duration
4.0 years
Starting Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$31.00/hr ($64K/yr)
63% wage increase
Musical Instrument Repairer
Services
Active Apprentices
110
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
57% wage increase
Gunsmith
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
100
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Pile Driver Operator
Construction
Active Apprentices
100
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$35.00/hr ($73K/yr)
75% wage increase
Calibration Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
100
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Environmental Science Technician
Services
Active Apprentices
95
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$26.00/hr ($54K/yr)
63% wage increase
Well Driller
Construction
Active Apprentices
95
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Printing Press Operator
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
95
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$23.00/hr ($48K/yr)
53% wage increase
Prepress Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
90
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Septic Tank Servicer
Services
Active Apprentices
90
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Chemical Technician
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
90
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Bookbinder
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
85
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$21.00/hr ($44K/yr)
50% wage increase
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker
Construction
Active Apprentices
85
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
65% wage increase
Geological Technician
Services
Active Apprentices
85
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$27.00/hr ($56K/yr)
69% wage increase
Bicycle Repairer
Services
Active Apprentices
80
Duration
1.0 years
Starting Wage
$12.00/hr ($25K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
50% wage increase
Engraver
Manufacturing
Active Apprentices
80
Duration
3.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
57% wage increase
Asbestos Abatement Worker
Construction
Active Apprentices
80
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
67% wage increase
Photographic Process Worker
Services
Active Apprentices
75
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$13.00/hr ($27K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
46% wage increase
Radiation Technologist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
75
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$35.00/hr ($73K/yr)
59% wage increase
Mapping Technician
Services
Active Apprentices
70
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
56% wage increase
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
70
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$38.00/hr ($79K/yr)
58% wage increase
Optician
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
70
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
43% wage increase
Cardiovascular Technologist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
65
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$32.00/hr ($67K/yr)
60% wage increase
Hearing Aid Specialist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
65
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$15.00/hr ($31K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
60% wage increase
Veterinary Technician
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
60
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$14.00/hr ($29K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$19.00/hr ($40K/yr)
36% wage increase
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
60
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$22.00/hr ($46K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$36.00/hr ($75K/yr)
64% wage increase
Surgical Technologist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
55
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$16.00/hr ($33K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$24.00/hr ($50K/yr)
50% wage increase
Radiologic Technologist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
50
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
56% wage increase
Respiratory Therapist
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
45
Duration
2.0 years
Starting Wage
$20.00/hr ($42K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$30.00/hr ($62K/yr)
50% wage increase
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
40
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$17.00/hr ($35K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$27.00/hr ($56K/yr)
59% wage increase
Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthcare
Active Apprentices
35
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Wage
$18.00/hr ($37K/yr)
Journeyman Wage
$28.00/hr ($58K/yr)
56% wage increase
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