Carpenter Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Wage Spread
Annual wages for Carpenters in Massachusetts across all experience levels.
Carpenter Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
At $71,110/yr, Massachusetts Carpenters earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 48% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.
The $71,110 median edges out the national average of $59,310 by 20%. Massachusetts is an above-average but not exceptional market for Carpenter apprenticeships.
Looking ahead to 2034, Carpenter employment should expand by 4.5%. That translates to roughly 74,100 openings annually when you factor in retirements — enough to absorb most apprenticeship completers.
At 19,100 employed Carpenters, Massachusetts holds 2.4% of the national market. Enough critical mass for functional apprenticeship programs, though not as many options as the top-employing states.
Expect a 4-year commitment for a Carpenter apprenticeship: 8,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.
Finding a Carpenter apprenticeship in Massachusetts starts with a broad search — 849 organizations sponsor registered programs. Community colleges, trade unions, and independent employers all participate.
Wages for Carpenters in Massachusetts range from $46,650 at the entry level to $121,110 for veterans — a $74,460 spread that maps directly to experience, certifications, and willingness to take on complex jobs.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Massachusetts
849 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Massachusetts. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Amped Dynamics LLC | Abington | — |
| Walmart - Abington | Abington | — |
| ARAUJO BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| M-V ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| South Coast Alternative Power Solutions llc | Acushnet | — |
| Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Adams | — |
| "Wheeler Electrical" | Agawam | — |
| "ZIELINSKI BROTHERS, INC." | Agawam | — |
| Action Air Inc | Agawam | — |
| DAVID R. NORTHUP ELECTRICAL CONTR, INC. | Agawam | — |
| David R. Northup Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Agawam | — |
| JMC Electrical Solutions, Inc | Agawam | — |
| Kirby Electrical(canceled) | Agawam | — |
| W.F. JOHNSON & SON ELECTRICAL CO., INC. | Agawam | — |
| Trustees of Boston University | Allston | — |
| G & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. | Amesbury | — |
| Community Works | Amherst | — |
| "Sodexo d/b/a Pfizer Corp." | Andover | — |
| Mechanical Air of N.E., Inc. | Andover | — |
| HOMER CONTRACTING, INC. | Arlington | — |
| Jamie Oil Company, Inc. | Ashland | — |
| Beaupre Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| PROFESSIONAL FIRE & SECURITY, INC. | Assonet | — |
| Raposo Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. | Attleboro | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in Massachusetts | ||