Apprenticeships in New Jersey
20 trades · 2555 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$134,590/yr median
Registered Sponsors
2,555
Avg Median Wage
$76,305/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in New Jersey
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in New Jersey, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $134,590 | +26% | 410 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $116,280 | +26% | 1,270 | 6.6% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $94,310 | +55% | 1,690 | 2.4% |
| Firefighter | $87,660 | +47% | 6,590 | 3.4% |
| Boilermaker | $80,560 | +10% | 310 | -2.4% |
| Ironworker | $77,770 | +31% | 140 | 4.6% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $77,160 | +23% | 9,840 | 4.5% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $75,300 | +24% | 940 | 3.2% |
| Roofer | $73,410 | +44% | 1,870 | 5.9% |
| Electrician | $73,090 | +17% | 15,230 | 9.5% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,000 | +14% | 9,110 | 16.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $69,800 | +17% | 10,680 | 8.1% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $68,620 | +13% | 8,360 | 2.4% |
| Glazier | $67,690 | +22% | 1,270 | 3.3% |
| Machinist | $62,010 | +10% | 3,530 | 0.0% |
| Carpenter | $61,880 | +4% | 12,930 | 4.5% |
| Construction Painter | $60,290 | +24% | 4,230 | 3.8% |
| Welder | $59,630 | +17% | 3,300 | 2.2% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $57,290 | +15% | 16,820 | 4.2% |
| Insulation Worker | $55,770 | +15% | 1,060 | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.