Apprenticeships in South Carolina
20 trades · 1114 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Boilermaker
$124,400/yr median
Registered Sponsors
1,114
Avg Median Wage
$55,755/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in South Carolina
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in South Carolina, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | $124,400 | +70% | — | -2.4% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $75,010 | -19% | 2,290 | 6.6% |
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $71,350 | -33% | 330 | 5.0% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,260 | -4% | 9,520 | 16.1% |
| Electrician | $58,260 | -7% | 7,830 | 9.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $55,260 | -8% | 6,370 | 8.1% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $54,840 | -13% | 5,480 | 4.5% |
| Machinist | $53,040 | -6% | 4,530 | 0.0% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $52,430 | -14% | 3,260 | 2.4% |
| Welder | $49,120 | -4% | 7,600 | 2.2% |
| Carpenter | $48,910 | -18% | 7,070 | 4.5% |
| Glazier | $47,820 | -14% | 560 | 3.3% |
| Ironworker | $47,050 | -21% | 90 | 4.6% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46,080 | -24% | 1,460 | 2.4% |
| Firefighter | $45,960 | -23% | 7,570 | 3.4% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $45,950 | -7% | 13,950 | 4.2% |
| Insulation Worker | $45,880 | -6% | 420 | 3.8% |
| Roofer | $45,860 | -10% | 1,060 | 5.9% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $43,680 | -28% | 450 | 3.2% |
| Construction Painter | $42,950 | -12% | 2,060 | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.