Apprenticeships in District of Columbia
17 trades · 145 registered sponsors
Trades Available
17
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$125,030/yr median
Registered Sponsors
145
Avg Median Wage
$78,259/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in District of Columbia
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in District of Columbia, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $125,030 | +17% | — | 5.0% |
| Machinist | $101,810 | +81% | 230 | 0.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $96,240 | +4% | 200 | 6.6% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $85,380 | +34% | 190 | 16.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $83,390 | +39% | 370 | 8.1% |
| Electrician | $81,950 | +31% | 2,130 | 9.5% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $81,950 | +30% | 640 | 4.5% |
| Firefighter | $79,430 | +33% | 1,430 | 3.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $76,450 | +26% | 150 | 2.4% |
| Glazier | $76,320 | +38% | — | 3.3% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $71,030 | +43% | 270 | 4.2% |
| Carpenter | $66,100 | +11% | 1,270 | 4.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $65,570 | +8% | 90 | 2.4% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $64,100 | +5% | 330 | 3.2% |
| Construction Painter | $59,810 | +23% | 420 | 3.8% |
| Welder | $58,700 | +15% | 330 | 2.2% |
| Roofer | $57,150 | +12% | 140 | 5.9% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.