Apprenticeships in Illinois
20 trades · 959 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$130,070/yr median
Registered Sponsors
959
Avg Median Wage
$77,938/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Illinois
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Illinois, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $130,070 | +22% | 970 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $105,970 | +14% | 3,670 | 6.6% |
| Ironworker | $102,260 | +73% | 100 | 4.6% |
| Electrician | $96,360 | +55% | 22,880 | 9.5% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $96,200 | +53% | 18,730 | 4.5% |
| Boilermaker | $95,340 | +30% | 150 | -2.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $93,570 | +54% | 4,240 | 2.4% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $86,330 | +42% | 2,850 | 3.2% |
| Firefighter | $79,080 | +33% | 14,510 | 3.4% |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | +29% | 24,930 | 4.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $71,620 | +20% | 8,510 | 8.1% |
| Roofer | $66,940 | +31% | 6,070 | 5.9% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $66,770 | +5% | 9,460 | 16.1% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,750 | +3% | 9,920 | 2.4% |
| Construction Painter | $62,390 | +28% | 6,700 | 3.8% |
| Glazier | $59,990 | +8% | 2,180 | 3.3% |
| Machinist | $56,700 | +1% | 16,100 | 0.0% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $50,450 | +2% | 26,710 | 4.2% |
| Insulation Worker | $49,840 | +2% | 1,060 | 3.8% |
| Welder | $49,730 | -2% | 17,340 | 2.2% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.