Apprenticeships in Illinois
Illinois has 374 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 11 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Electrician
90 sponsors · 29 union/joint
Median wage: $96,360
10-yr outlook: +7.1%
HVAC Technician
54 sponsors · 19 union/joint
Median wage: $71,620
10-yr outlook: +6%
Plumber / Pipefitter
48 sponsors · 22 union/joint
Median wage: $96,200
10-yr outlook: +2.6%
Machinist
36 sponsors · 6 union/joint
Median wage: $56,700
10-yr outlook: +4.3%
Welder
35 sponsors · 4 union/joint
Median wage: $49,730
10-yr outlook: +4.6%
Carpenter
31 sponsors · 6 union/joint
Median wage: $76,410
10-yr outlook: +1.3%
Auto Mechanic
21 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $50,450
10-yr outlook: +2.3%
Truck Driver (CDL)
17 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $59,790
10-yr outlook: +4.3%
Concrete / Masonry Worker
15 sponsors · 8 union/joint
Median wage: $77,450
10-yr outlook: -3.1%
Diesel Mechanic
14 sponsors · 4 union/joint
Median wage: $62,750
10-yr outlook: +1.7%
Structural Iron & Steel Worker
13 sponsors · 10 union/joint
Median wage: $101,030
10-yr outlook: +3%
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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.