Apprenticeships in Tennessee
20 trades · 802 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$97,150/yr median
Registered Sponsors
802
Avg Median Wage
$56,397/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Tennessee
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Tennessee, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $97,150 | -9% | 670 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $80,160 | -13% | 4,020 | 6.6% |
| Ironworker | $76,920 | +30% | — | 4.6% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $63,440 | +4% | 1,080 | 3.2% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,830 | -1% | 10,100 | 16.1% |
| Electrician | $59,190 | -5% | 19,500 | 9.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59,120 | -3% | 6,640 | 2.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $57,730 | -8% | 8,810 | 4.5% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $53,680 | -12% | 2,040 | 2.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $51,480 | -14% | 10,510 | 8.1% |
| Boilermaker | $49,810 | -32% | 290 | -2.4% |
| Carpenter | $49,520 | -17% | 8,680 | 4.5% |
| Machinist | $48,610 | -13% | 7,730 | 0.0% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $47,460 | -4% | 16,390 | 4.2% |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | -21% | 6,510 | 3.4% |
| Welder | $47,280 | -7% | 12,610 | 2.2% |
| Glazier | $45,610 | -18% | 1,070 | 3.3% |
| Insulation Worker | $45,170 | -7% | 1,460 | 3.8% |
| Roofer | $44,780 | -12% | 2,340 | 5.9% |
| Construction Painter | $40,710 | -16% | 3,630 | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.