Carpenter Apprenticeships in Indiana
Indiana has 15 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 10 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
15
Union / joint programs
10
Median carpenter wage
$60,510
Indiana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.6%
1,600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Transmission INC Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Multiple Employer |
| GMFW-GENERAL MOTORS (Local 2209) Union / joint | ROANOKE | Single Employer |
| GM Powertrain Union / joint | BEDFORD | Multiple Employer |
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Greenwood Union / joint | GREENWOOD | Multiple Employer |
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Lafayette Union / joint | Lafayette | Multiple Employer |
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Merrillville Union / joint | Merrillville | Multiple Employer |
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Newburgh Union / joint | NEWBURGH | Multiple Employer |
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Warsaw Union / joint | Warsaw | Multiple Employer |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY FACILITY OPERATIONS Union / joint | BLOOMINGTON | Single Employer |
| ROLLS ROYCE CORPORATION Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Indiana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,510
- Average annual wage: $61,220
- Carpenters employed statewide: 15,200
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: +1.6%
- Average openings per year: 1,600
- Employment: 19,010 → 19,310
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.