Apprenticeships in Kentucky
20 trades · 642 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Electrical Power-Line Worker
$76,050/yr median
Registered Sponsors
642
Avg Median Wage
$54,309/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Kentucky
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Kentucky, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $76,050 | -18% | 2,640 | 6.6% |
| Boilermaker | $73,340 | 0% | 300 | -2.4% |
| Ironworker | $65,210 | +10% | 130 | 4.6% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,060 | +0% | 10,420 | 16.1% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $62,370 | -1% | 5,500 | 4.5% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $62,160 | +2% | 840 | 3.2% |
| Electrician | $59,490 | -5% | 10,320 | 9.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,880 | -2% | 6,230 | 8.1% |
| Machinist | $53,630 | -4% | 4,150 | 0.0% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $53,030 | -13% | 3,920 | 2.4% |
| Carpenter | $50,860 | -14% | 8,200 | 4.5% |
| Glazier | $49,580 | -11% | 400 | 3.3% |
| Welder | $49,260 | -3% | 7,360 | 2.2% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $49,100 | -19% | 890 | 2.4% |
| Roofer | $47,620 | -7% | 1,080 | 5.9% |
| Construction Painter | $45,630 | -6% | 1,450 | 3.8% |
| Insulation Worker | $45,340 | -7% | 530 | 3.8% |
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $43,500 | -59% | 210 | 5.0% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $39,940 | -20% | 10,910 | 4.2% |
| Firefighter | $37,140 | -38% | 5,320 | 3.4% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.