Carpenter Apprenticeships in Delaware
Delaware has 34 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
34
Union / joint programs
2
Median carpenter wage
$61,100
Delaware, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+5.6%
180 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters JAC of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Union / joint | Georgetown | Multiple Employer |
| Local 255 - Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers Union / joint | New Castle | Multiple Employer |
| Adams Construction Inc | New Castle | Single Employer |
| Amakor Inc | Delaware City | Single Employer |
| Andrew E Quesenberry Carpentry | Wilmington | Single Employer |
| Breslin Contracting | New Castle | Single Employer |
| BRS Consulting | Harrington | Single Employer |
| Carrow Construction | New Castle | Single Employer |
| Castle Construction Of Delaware, Inc | New Castle | Single Employer |
| Commonwealth Construction Co. | Wilmington | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Delaware
Wages
- Median annual wage: $61,100
- Average annual wage: $63,060
- Carpenters employed statewide: 1,650
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +5.6%
- Average openings per year: 180
- Employment: 1,970 → 2,080
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.