Apprenticeships in California
California has 186 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 7 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Plumber / Pipefitter
60 sponsors · 25 union/joint
Median wage: $68,390
10-yr outlook: +8.4%
Electrician
46 sponsors · 24 union/joint
Median wage: $76,540
10-yr outlook: +13.3%
HVAC Technician
35 sponsors · 24 union/joint
Median wage: $65,290
10-yr outlook: +11.2%
Auto Mechanic
12 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $63,370
10-yr outlook: +3.3%
Machinist
12 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $56,220
10-yr outlook: +4.3%
Carpenter
11 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $74,820
10-yr outlook: +9.3%
Electrical Line Worker
10 sponsors · 5 union/joint
Median wage: $122,520
10-yr outlook: +18.4%
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Sponsor counts: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship (apprenticeship.gov). Trades shown have at least 10 registered in-state sponsors. California also runs its own state registration system, so federal figures understate the true number of local programs.