Carpenter Apprenticeships in Illinois
Illinois has 31 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 6 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
31
Union / joint programs
6
Median carpenter wage
$76,410
Illinois, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.3%
2,490 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAWSTLU JATC Union / joint | Pembrooke Township | Multiple Employer |
| Mid-America Carpenters R C Apprentice & Training Program Southern Illinois Campus Union / joint | Belleville | Multiple Employer |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice & Training Program Union / joint | Elk Grove Village | Multiple Employer |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice & Training Program Pekin Campus Union / joint | PEKIN | Multiple Employer |
| ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL / AFGE LU 2119 Union / joint | Rock Island | Single Employer |
| The Onyx Skilled Trades Local Union 79 Union / joint | Chicago | Multiple Employer |
| Assoc. Builders & Contractors Inc | Elk Grove Village | Multiple Employer |
| Bear Down Community Investment Group | Chicago | Multiple Employer |
| DJR REMODEL (PENN FOSTER) | TAYLOR RIDGE | Single Employer |
| DJR REMODEL (PENN FOSTER) | TAYLOR RIDGE | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Illinois
Wages
- Median annual wage: $76,410
- Average annual wage: $77,940
- Carpenters employed statewide: 24,930
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: +1.3%
- Average openings per year: 2,490
- Employment: 29,750 → 30,150
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.