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 | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $97,150 | 670 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $80,160 | 4,020 |
| Ironworker | $76,920 | — |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $63,440 | 1,080 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,830 | 10,100 |
| Electrician | $59,190 | 19,500 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59,120 | 6,640 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $57,730 | 8,810 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $53,680 | 2,040 |
| HVAC Technician | $51,480 | 10,510 |
| Boilermaker | $49,810 | 290 |
| Carpenter | $49,520 | 8,680 |
| Machinist | $48,610 | 7,730 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $47,460 | 16,390 |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | 6,510 |
| Welder | $47,280 | 12,610 |
| Glazier | $45,610 | 1,070 |
| Insulation Worker | $45,170 | 1,460 |
| Roofer | $44,780 | 2,340 |
| Construction Painter | $40,710 | 3,630 |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.