Apprenticeships in Washington
20 trades · 434 registered sponsors
Trades Available
20
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$133,030/yr median
Registered Sponsors
434
Avg Median Wage
$82,443/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Washington
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Washington, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $133,030 | +25% | 1,170 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $125,710 | +36% | 2,560 | 6.6% |
| Boilermaker | $113,970 | +55% | 150 | -2.4% |
| Ironworker | $106,340 | +79% | 320 | 4.6% |
| Electrician | $96,530 | +55% | 18,380 | 9.5% |
| Firefighter | $93,490 | +57% | 8,000 | 3.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $93,230 | +53% | 3,870 | 2.4% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $92,910 | +53% | 750 | 3.2% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $79,070 | +26% | 12,210 | 4.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $76,940 | +27% | 6,880 | 2.4% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $75,220 | +18% | 10,300 | 16.1% |
| Carpenter | $73,260 | +24% | 26,340 | 4.5% |
| Glazier | $68,900 | +24% | 1,750 | 3.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $67,630 | +13% | 7,090 | 8.1% |
| Machinist | $64,510 | +15% | 6,980 | 0.0% |
| Welder | $61,730 | +21% | 7,680 | 2.2% |
| Roofer | $60,330 | +18% | 4,840 | 5.9% |
| Construction Painter | $58,520 | +20% | 8,820 | 3.8% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $57,790 | +16% | 13,740 | 4.2% |
| Insulation Worker | $49,760 | +2% | 1,070 | 3.8% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.