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 | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $134,590 | 410 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $116,280 | 1,270 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $94,310 | 1,690 |
| Firefighter | $87,660 | 6,590 |
| Boilermaker | $80,560 | 310 |
| Ironworker | $77,770 | 140 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $77,160 | 9,840 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $75,300 | 940 |
| Roofer | $73,410 | 1,870 |
| Electrician | $73,090 | 15,230 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,000 | 9,110 |
| HVAC Technician | $69,800 | 10,680 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $68,620 | 8,360 |
| Glazier | $67,690 | 1,270 |
| Machinist | $62,010 | 3,530 |
| Carpenter | $61,880 | 12,930 |
| Construction Painter | $60,290 | 4,230 |
| Welder | $59,630 | 3,300 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $57,290 | 16,820 |
| Insulation Worker | $55,770 | 1,060 |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.