Carpenter Apprenticeship in Georgia

Wages, programs & career outlook

Carpenters frame buildings, install doors and windows, build cabinets, and finish out interiors — everything from stud walls to stair treads. The trade splits into rough (framing, structural) and finish (trim, cabinetry) specialties, often overlapping on a job.

GA Median Salary
$50,530/yr
-15% vs. national
National Median
$59,310/yr
GA Employment
9,620
Carpenters employed
GA Sponsors
2
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
4.5%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
74,100
Nationally, per yr

Carpenter Apprenticeship in Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered carpenter apprenticeship in Georgia combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median carpenter wages in Georgia are $50,530/year, -15% below the national median of $59,310. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors for carpenter listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.5% job growth for carpenters nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 74,100 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Carpenters in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th pct
$33,880
Median
$50,530
90th pct
$62,830
Middle 50% of workers earn $43,120$58,770

Current Carpenter Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

No carpenter apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Georgia. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Carpenter Apprenticeship Sponsors in Georgia

2 carpenter-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Georgia. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current carpenter apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Diamond Wood Floors Augusta Richmond County
Southeastern Carpenters Training Trust Martinez Columbia County
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Carpenter Apprenticeship in Georgia

With 2 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Georgia's Carpenter apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Carpenter salary in Georgia?
The median annual wage for Carpenters in Georgia is $50,530 as of May 2024. Wages range from $33,880 at the 10th percentile to $62,830 at the 90th percentile.
How long is a Carpenter apprenticeship?
Most Carpenter apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Carpenters?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Carpenters, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
Where can I apply for a Carpenter apprenticeship in Georgia?
Our directory surfaces 2 Carpenter-related registered sponsors in Georgia. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Carpenter apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $25,265/yr in Georgia). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Carpenters also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 15 Carpenters programs nationwide →
Too few Georgia-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.