Apprenticeships in Texas
20 trades · 1964 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$94,550/yr median
Registered Sponsors
1,964
Avg Median Wage
$56,438/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Texas
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Texas, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $94,550 | -11% | 1,360 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $77,560 | -16% | 14,130 | 6.6% |
| Boilermaker | $64,190 | -12% | 2,440 | -2.4% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,590 | -3% | 57,150 | 16.1% |
| Firefighter | $60,840 | +2% | 30,400 | 3.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $58,560 | -7% | 42,290 | 4.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $57,870 | -5% | 29,730 | 2.4% |
| Electrician | $56,920 | -9% | 71,880 | 9.5% |
| Machinist | $56,040 | -0% | 20,770 | 0.0% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $55,840 | -8% | 10,270 | 2.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $54,050 | -10% | 32,070 | 8.1% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $51,020 | -16% | 4,440 | 3.2% |
| Welder | $49,830 | -2% | 56,650 | 2.2% |
| Ironworker | $49,150 | -17% | 3,530 | 4.6% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $48,660 | -2% | 67,060 | 4.2% |
| Carpenter | $48,150 | -19% | 34,400 | 4.5% |
| Insulation Worker | $48,010 | -1% | 5,830 | 3.8% |
| Glazier | $46,340 | -16% | 6,370 | 3.3% |
| Roofer | $45,440 | -11% | 6,240 | 5.9% |
| Construction Painter | $44,160 | -9% | 18,700 | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.