Carpenter Apprenticeship in New York

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.

NY Median Salary
$63,660/yr
+7% vs. national
National Median
$59,310/yr
NY Employment
44,500
Carpenters employed
NY Sponsors
6
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 New York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered carpenter apprenticeship in New York 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.

New York pay vs. national

Median carpenter wages in New York are $63,660/year, +7% above the national median of $59,310. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 6 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 — New York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$44,200
Median
$63,660
90th pct
$122,180
Middle 50% of workers earn $51,810$83,200

Current Carpenter Apprenticeship Openings in New York

No carpenter apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New York. 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 New York

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

Organization City County
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund Albany
Clarence Wall And Ceiling, Inc. Clarence
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund Hauppauge
Carpenter'S Jatc Of Nyc & Vicinity New York
High Rise Concrete Carpenters Jatc Of Nyc New York
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund Rochester
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Carpenter openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2031 and state NY for the most relevant results.

Carpenter Apprenticeship in New York

With 6 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, New York'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 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.
How do I find a Carpenter apprenticeship in New York?
Contact one of the 6 Carpenter-adjacent registered sponsors in New York (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
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.

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 New York-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.