Apprenticeships in Rhode Island
16 trades · 710 registered sponsors
Trades Available
16
Top-Paying Trade
Electrical Power-Line Worker
$107,770/yr median
Registered Sponsors
710
Avg Median Wage
$64,850/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Rhode Island
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Rhode Island, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $107,770 | +16% | 210 | 6.6% |
| Glazier | $83,120 | +50% | — | 3.3% |
| Electrician | $70,160 | +13% | 2,300 | 9.5% |
| Firefighter | $69,480 | +17% | 1,590 | 3.4% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $64,690 | +7% | 400 | 2.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $64,630 | +3% | 1,790 | 4.5% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $63,870 | +0% | 1,020 | 16.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $63,580 | +6% | 1,320 | 8.1% |
| Carpenter | $60,510 | +2% | 2,870 | 4.5% |
| Machinist | $59,490 | +6% | 860 | 0.0% |
| Roofer | $58,510 | +15% | — | 5.9% |
| Welder | $57,000 | +12% | 2,350 | 2.2% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $56,950 | -6% | 410 | 2.4% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $55,730 | -8% | 150 | 3.2% |
| Construction Painter | $51,420 | +6% | 780 | 3.8% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $50,690 | +2% | 2,390 | 4.2% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.