Apprenticeships in Virginia
20 trades · 2435 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$102,720/yr median
Registered Sponsors
2,435
Avg Median Wage
$59,786/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Virginia
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Virginia, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $102,720 | -4% | 590 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $77,190 | -17% | 2,830 | 6.6% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,940 | -1% | 9,500 | 16.1% |
| Electrician | $61,610 | -1% | 24,300 | 9.5% |
| Machinist | $60,920 | +8% | 6,140 | 0.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,630 | +1% | 13,640 | 8.1% |
| Boilermaker | $60,440 | -18% | 200 | -2.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $59,560 | -5% | 13,190 | 4.5% |
| Ironworker | $58,750 | -1% | 420 | 4.6% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,530 | -3% | 7,870 | 2.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $58,490 | -4% | 3,870 | 2.4% |
| Firefighter | $58,300 | -2% | 10,820 | 3.4% |
| Glazier | $58,240 | +5% | 630 | 3.3% |
| Welder | $57,350 | +12% | 10,690 | 2.2% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $56,320 | +13% | 17,740 | 4.2% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $55,630 | -9% | 1,580 | 3.2% |
| Carpenter | $50,220 | -15% | 18,340 | 4.5% |
| Roofer | $48,920 | -4% | 2,360 | 5.9% |
| Construction Painter | $44,670 | -8% | 5,300 | 3.8% |
| Insulation Worker | $44,290 | -9% | — | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.