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 | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $102,310 | 390 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $75,630 | 4,930 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $60,860 | 15,650 |
| Machinist | $55,520 | 8,310 |
| Electrician | $54,070 | 23,660 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $53,190 | 10,290 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $52,370 | 2,860 |
| HVAC Technician | $51,940 | 13,750 |
| Ironworker | $51,510 | 200 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $50,990 | 14,300 |
| Welder | $49,860 | 12,020 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $48,530 | 25,260 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $48,420 | 1,670 |
| Roofer | $48,090 | 3,340 |
| Carpenter | $47,630 | 13,410 |
| Boilermaker | $45,760 | 160 |
| Insulation Worker | $45,150 | 1,280 |
| Glazier | $43,950 | 970 |
| Construction Painter | $43,890 | 4,340 |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | 18,200 |
Trade Schools in North Carolina
Compare apprenticeship with formal trade school programs:
Apprenticeships in Other States
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.