Apprenticeships in California
20 trades · 1375 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$137,340/yr median
Registered Sponsors
1,375
Avg Median Wage
$74,818/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in California
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in California, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $137,340 | +29% | 2,830 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $122,520 | +32% | 11,070 | 6.6% |
| Boilermaker | $107,600 | +47% | 690 | -2.4% |
| Firefighter | $83,400 | +40% | 27,580 | 3.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $79,630 | +31% | 9,180 | 2.4% |
| Electrician | $76,540 | +23% | 73,420 | 9.5% |
| Carpenter | $74,820 | +26% | 106,500 | 4.5% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,840 | +16% | 25,790 | 16.1% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $70,650 | +17% | 21,730 | 2.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $68,390 | +9% | 45,460 | 4.5% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $66,420 | +9% | 3,480 | 3.2% |
| Glazier | $65,850 | +19% | 7,880 | 3.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,290 | +9% | 34,020 | 8.1% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $63,370 | +28% | 62,110 | 4.2% |
| Roofer | $63,040 | +24% | 21,110 | 5.9% |
| Ironworker | $61,440 | +4% | 1,660 | 4.6% |
| Welder | $57,940 | +14% | 26,100 | 2.2% |
| Construction Painter | $57,450 | +18% | 37,780 | 3.8% |
| Machinist | $56,220 | +0% | 21,580 | 0.0% |
| Insulation Worker | $44,620 | -8% | 2,190 | 3.8% |
Trade Schools in California
Compare apprenticeship with formal trade school programs:
Apprenticeships in Other States
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.