Machinist Apprenticeships in Indiana
Indiana has 46 registered apprenticeship sponsors training machinists — 8 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
46
Union / joint programs
8
Median machinist wage
$48,910
Indiana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+5.3%
2,070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) Union / joint | Washington | Multiple Employer |
| Arconic - Lafayette & USW Local 115 Union / joint | LAFAYETTE | Single Employer |
| CUMMINS INC (OCU) OFFICE COMMITTEE UNION Union / joint | COLUMBUS | Single Employer |
| Federal Mogul Corporation Union / joint | FRANKFORT | Single Employer |
| Haynes International Union / joint | Kokomo | Single Employer |
| Jessen Manufacturing Co., Inc. Union / joint | Elkhart | Multiple Employer |
| Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Union / joint | Newburgh | Multiple Employer |
| MILLWRIGHT MACHINE, INC. Union / joint | Gary | Single Employer |
| Aero Machine and Manufacturing, LLC | Valparaiso | Single Employer |
| AEROMET INDUSTRIES | GRIFFITH | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Machinists Earn in Indiana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,910
- Average annual wage: $52,730
- Machinists employed statewide: 16,510
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: +5.3%
- Average openings per year: 2,070
- Employment: 19,830 → 20,880
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.