Carpenter Apprenticeships in Idaho
Idaho has 19 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
19
Union / joint programs
4
Median carpenter wage
$48,530
Idaho, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+30.1%
1,740 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER PAPER CORP. - MECHANICAL Union / joint | LEWISTON | Single Employer |
| Sofidel Industries Union / joint | Lewiston | Single Employer |
| Southern Idaho Carpenters JATC Union / joint | Idaho Falls | Multiple Employer |
| Treasure Valley Carpenters JATC Union / joint | Meridian | Multiple Employer |
| Cannon Builders Inc. | Blackfoot | Single Employer |
| CASCADE BRIDGE LLC | Ashton | Single Employer |
| Gary D Jones Construction | Burley | Single Employer |
| IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION | Boise | Multiple Employer |
| Inland NW Associated General Contractors | Post Falls | Multiple Employer |
| ISCC Kuna Cabinet | Boise | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Idaho
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,530
- Average annual wage: $53,010
- Carpenters employed statewide: 7,340
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: +30.1%
- Average openings per year: 1,740
- Employment: 13,980 → 18,190
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.