Apprenticeships in North Carolina
20 trades · 1189 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$102,310/yr median
Registered Sponsors
1,189
Avg Median Wage
$53,346/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in North Carolina
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in North Carolina, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $102,310 | -4% | 390 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $75,630 | -18% | 4,930 | 6.6% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $60,860 | -5% | 15,650 | 16.1% |
| Machinist | $55,520 | -1% | 8,310 | 0.0% |
| Electrician | $54,070 | -13% | 23,660 | 9.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $53,190 | -12% | 10,290 | 2.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $52,370 | -14% | 2,860 | 2.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $51,940 | -13% | 13,750 | 8.1% |
| Ironworker | $51,510 | -13% | 200 | 4.6% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $50,990 | -19% | 14,300 | 4.5% |
| Welder | $49,860 | -2% | 12,020 | 2.2% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $48,530 | -2% | 25,260 | 4.2% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $48,420 | -20% | 1,670 | 3.2% |
| Roofer | $48,090 | -6% | 3,340 | 5.9% |
| Carpenter | $47,630 | -20% | 13,410 | 4.5% |
| Boilermaker | $45,760 | -38% | 160 | -2.4% |
| Insulation Worker | $45,150 | -7% | 1,280 | 3.8% |
| Glazier | $43,950 | -21% | 970 | 3.3% |
| Construction Painter | $43,890 | -10% | 4,340 | 3.8% |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | -37% | 18,200 | 3.4% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.