Apprenticeships in Colorado
20 trades · 963 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$117,770/yr median
Registered Sponsors
963
Avg Median Wage
$67,624/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Colorado
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Colorado, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $117,770 | +10% | 380 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $108,040 | +17% | 2,120 | 6.6% |
| Boilermaker | $86,980 | +19% | — | -2.4% |
| Firefighter | $76,560 | +29% | 6,170 | 3.4% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,770 | +16% | 5,850 | 16.1% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $66,330 | +9% | 4,650 | 2.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $63,610 | +1% | 9,970 | 4.5% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $63,480 | +4% | 1,030 | 3.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $63,420 | +6% | 8,870 | 8.1% |
| Electrician | $62,090 | -0% | 17,140 | 9.5% |
| Glazier | $61,340 | +11% | 1,880 | 3.3% |
| Ironworker | $61,220 | +3% | 400 | 4.6% |
| Carpenter | $59,490 | +0% | 13,840 | 4.5% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $59,340 | +19% | 11,960 | 4.2% |
| Machinist | $58,890 | +5% | 2,580 | 0.0% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $57,870 | -5% | 1,620 | 2.4% |
| Welder | $57,200 | +12% | 4,470 | 2.2% |
| Roofer | $55,800 | +9% | 3,240 | 5.9% |
| Construction Painter | $50,650 | +4% | 3,700 | 3.8% |
| Insulation Worker | $48,630 | -0% | 980 | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.