Trade Schools in Vermont
Apprenticeship Trades in Vermont
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Vermont, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Vermont-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $108,160 | 280 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,520 | 710 |
| Carpenter | $62,220 | 3,010 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,700 | 570 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $60,550 | 960 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $60,290 | 130 |
| HVAC Technician | $60,170 | 1,050 |
| Electrician | $59,670 | 1,410 |
| Welder | $57,520 | 340 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $56,890 | 480 |
| Roofer | $54,340 | 270 |
| Insulation Worker | $52,000 | 80 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $50,010 | 1,730 |
| Construction Painter | $49,460 | 650 |
| Machinist | $49,040 | 380 |
| Firefighter | $46,130 | 470 |
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Trade School Programs in Vermont
Most common skilled trade programs at Vermont trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs.
Highest-paying trade program in Vermont: Vehicle Repair Technology at Vermont State University — $48,817/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
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Skilled Trades (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Vermont State University Randolph |
61 | $48,817/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Advanced Welding Institute South Burlington |
55 | $42,399/yr |
Healthcare (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Vermont State University Randolph |
75 | $51,608/yr |
| Nursing | Vermont State University Randolph |
73 | $68,342/yr |
Engineering & Technology (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Management | Champlain College Burlington |
68 | $73,588/yr |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Technology | Champlain College Burlington |
67 | $61,225/yr |
Personal Services (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | O'Briens Aveda Institute Williston |
46 | $23,620/yr |
Business & Office (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Community College of Vermont Montpelier |
75 | $37,307/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Vermont State University Randolph |
46 | $36,395/yr |
Education (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Community College of Vermont Montpelier |
65 | $31,610/yr |
Other Programs (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Community College of Vermont Montpelier |
48 | $29,597/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.