Carpenter Apprenticeship in New York

Wages, programs & career outlook
NY Median Salary
$63,660/yr
+7% vs. national
National Median
$59,310/yr
NY Employment
44,500
Carpenters employed
NY Sponsors
823
Registered programs

New York Wage Spread

Annual wages for Carpenters in New York across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$44,200
25th %ile
$51,810
Median
$63,660
75th %ile
$83,200
90th %ile
$122,180

Carpenter Apprenticeship in New York

At $63,660/yr, New York Carpenters earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 32% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.

New York pays modestly above the national Carpenter median — $63,660 vs. $59,310, a 7% premium. Not a top-paying state, but above average.

Employment for Carpenters is projected to grow 4.5% through 2034, roughly in line with the overall economy. About 74,100 positions open annually through both growth and replacement.

The 44,500 Carpenters in New York (5.5% of the national total) place the state in the middle tier for trade employment. Apprenticeship availability tracks accordingly — present but not abundant.

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.

Prospective Carpenter apprentices in New York have 823 registered sponsors to explore — from union locals to employer-sponsored programs. That depth of options means most regions of the state have accessible entry points.

Apprentices entering the Carpenter trade in New York start near the $44,200 floor but have a clear path to $122,180 — a $77,980 arc that reflects how the trade values experience and skill accumulation.

Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in New York

823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York. Contact directly for program availability and application details.

Organization City County
Cold Spring Construction Company Akron
Ae Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. Albany
Albany Career Central Albany
B.B.A. Inc. Dba Bonacquisti Brothers Construction Albany
Best Paving & Sealcoating Inc Albany
Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 197 Albany
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) Albany
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) Albany
Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Albany) Albany
Carver Construction, Inc. Albany
Cek Rn Consulting, Inc Albany
Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc Albany
Comalli Group, Inc. Albany
Crisafulli Mechanical Llc Albany
E.W. Tompkinsco., Inc. Albany
Empire State Marine Trades Association Albany
Int'L Assoc Heat & Frost Insulators/Allied Workers Albany
Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jatc Albany
MTX Group Inc Albany
New York State Apprenticeship Agency Albany
New York State Department of Labor Albany
New York State Department of Labor | Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions| Apprenticeship Office Albany
New York State Office Of The State Comptroller Albany
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund Albany
Nsh Usa Corporation Albany
+ 5 more sponsors in New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Carpenter salary in New York?
The median annual wage for Carpenters in New York is $63,660 as of May 2024. Wages range from $44,200 at the 10th percentile to $122,180 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become a Carpenter through apprenticeship?
A typical Carpenter apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Carpenters?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6-24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Is there demand for Carpenters?
Demand for Carpenters is steady, with 4.5% projected growth through 2034. An aging workforce creates replacement openings even in slower-growth scenarios.
How do I find a Carpenter apprenticeship in New York?
Contact one of the 823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York, or visit apprenticeship.gov to search for programs. Local union halls, community colleges, and state apprenticeship agencies are good starting points.
Do Carpenter apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New York, a first-year Carpenter apprentice might earn around $31,830/yr (roughly half the $63,660 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

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