Carpenter Apprenticeships in Georgia
Georgia has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 3 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
13
Union / joint programs
3
Median carpenter wage
$50,530
Georgia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.3%
1,070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O-I Union / joint | ATLANTA | Single Employer |
| Southeastern Carpenters Training Trust Union / joint | Augusta | Multiple Employer |
| Trident Refit Facility Union / joint | KINGS BAY | Single Employer |
| Black Girl Beauty School of Careers | Union City | Multiple Employer |
| BrandSafway Solutions, LLC | Atlanta | Single Employer |
| DJH Express National Training Academy | Duluth | Multiple Employer |
| Faith Open Door Community Center, Inc. | Jonesboro | Multiple Employer |
| Mr. Roofing | Rome | Single Employer |
| TCSG-Albany Technical College | Albany | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Georgia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $50,530
- Average annual wage: $50,700
- Carpenters employed statewide: 9,620
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: +9.3%
- Average openings per year: 1,070
- Employment: 11,280 → 12,330
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.