Apprenticeships in West Virginia
19 trades · 359 registered sponsors
Trades Available
19
Top-Paying Trade
Electrical Power-Line Worker
$83,920/yr median
Registered Sponsors
359
Avg Median Wage
$52,821/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in West Virginia
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in West Virginia, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $83,920 | -9% | 830 | 6.6% |
| Ironworker | $79,230 | +34% | 40 | 4.6% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $71,800 | +18% | 430 | 2.4% |
| Electrician | $63,850 | +2% | 4,010 | 9.5% |
| Boilermaker | $61,660 | -16% | 40 | -2.4% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,400 | -4% | 3,160 | 16.1% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $49,630 | -21% | 1,860 | 4.5% |
| Glazier | $49,260 | -11% | 130 | 3.3% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $49,230 | -19% | 1,110 | 2.4% |
| Machinist | $47,980 | -15% | 1,530 | 0.0% |
| Carpenter | $47,320 | -20% | 2,910 | 4.5% |
| Welder | $47,000 | -8% | 2,280 | 2.2% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $46,810 | -23% | 260 | 3.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $46,040 | -23% | 1,450 | 8.1% |
| Construction Painter | $43,450 | -11% | 800 | 3.8% |
| Firefighter | $41,500 | -30% | 1,040 | 3.4% |
| Roofer | $39,420 | -23% | 470 | 5.9% |
| Insulation Worker | $37,780 | -22% | 100 | 3.8% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $36,320 | -27% | 4,450 | 4.2% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.