Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Georgia

Wages, programs & career outlook

Sheet metal workers fabricate and install the ductwork, gutters, metal roofing, and specialty panels used in HVAC and architectural applications. Expect shop fabrication, field installation, and a mix of hand tools, power shears, and CNC cutting equipment.

GA Median Salary
$53,960/yr
-11% vs. national
National Median
$60,850/yr
GA Employment
3,850
Sheet Metal Workers employed
GA Sponsors
2
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
2.4%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
10,600
Nationally, per yr

Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Georgia combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median sheet metal worker wages in Georgia are $53,960/year, -11% below the national median of $60,850. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors for sheet metal worker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2.4% job growth for sheet metal workers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 10,600 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Sheet Metal Workers in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th pct
$36,680
Median
$53,960
90th pct
$74,560
Middle 50% of workers earn $44,910$67,100

Current Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

No sheet metal worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Georgia. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Georgia

2 sheet metal worker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Georgia. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current sheet metal worker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
GEORGIA SHEET METAL JATC Atlanta Fulton County
Silver Sheet Metal, Inc. Augusta Richmond County
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Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Georgia

With 2 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Georgia's Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Sheet Metal Workers earn in Georgia?
The BLS reports a median wage of $53,960/yr for Sheet Metal Workers in Georgia (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship program?
The standard Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Should I do a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship or go to trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Georgia?
Contact one of the 2 Sheet Metal Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Georgia (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Sheet Metal Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $26,980/yr in Georgia). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Sheet Metal Workers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.