Carpenter Apprenticeships in Florida
Florida has 22 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 7 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
22
Union / joint programs
7
Median carpenter wage
$48,080
Florida, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+12.9%
6,560 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Florida Carpenters JATC Union / joint | ORLANDO | Multiple Employer |
| Florida Pile Drivers JATC Union / joint | FT. LAUDERDALE | Multiple Employer |
| Florida West Coast Carpenters JAC Union / joint | TAMPA | Multiple Employer |
| Nassau County Board of County Commissioners IJ Union / joint | CALLAHAN | Single Employer |
| North Florida Carpenters JATC Union / joint | Jacksonville | Multiple Employer |
| SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS Union / joint | Margate | Single Employer |
| SOUTH FLORIDA CARPENTERS JATC Union / joint | FORT LAUDERDALE | Multiple Employer |
| Award Excellence Training Institute, GNJ | Opa Locka | Multiple Employer |
| Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Apprenticeship Program, INJ | Fort Lauderdale | Single Employer |
| Brevard Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. GNJ | PALM BAY | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Florida
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,080
- Average annual wage: $50,200
- Carpenters employed statewide: 44,130
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: +12.9%
- Average openings per year: 6,560
- Employment: 65,490 → 73,970
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.