Carpenter Apprenticeship in Wisconsin

At $60,390/yr, Wisconsin Carpenters earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 26% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.

At $60,390 per year, Wisconsin pays roughly the national average for Carpenters. Neither a wage premium nor a discount — average market conditions.

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 Carpenter workforce in Wisconsin (15,330 workers, 1.9% of national employment) is relatively small. Fewer employers means fewer apprenticeship slots — competition for available programs can be stiffer.

A Carpenter apprenticeship runs 4 years at 8,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation in evening or weekend classes.

The apprenticeship infrastructure in Wisconsin is extensive: 1,308 registered sponsors operate across the state. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.

The $43,560 gap between entry-level and top-earning Carpenters in Wisconsin ($44,480 to $88,040) is tighter than most trades. Standardized pay schedules — often union-negotiated — keep the spread narrow.