Welder Apprenticeships in Indiana
Indiana has 22 registered apprenticeship sponsors training welders — 6 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
22
Union / joint programs
6
Median welder wage
$48,460
Indiana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+5.4%
1,560 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 |
| Dana Lafayette Union / joint | LAFAYETTE | Single Employer |
| Evansville Plumbers & Steamfitters (LU136) Union / joint | EVANSVILLE | Multiple Employer |
| GMMR-GENERAL MOTORS METAL FABRICATING DIVISION Union / joint | MARION | Single Employer |
| Haynes International Union / joint | Kokomo | Single Employer |
| ROLLS ROYCE CORPORATION Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Single Employer |
| ABC Apprenticeship Trust (Indiana/Kentucky) | Indianapolis | Multiple Employer |
| AEROMET INDUSTRIES | GRIFFITH | Single Employer |
| American Precision Services | Gary | Single Employer |
| Edwards Electric & Mechanical | Indianapolis | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Welders Earn in Indiana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,460
- Average annual wage: $53,020
- Welders employed statewide: 13,260
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: +5.4%
- Average openings per year: 1,560
- Employment: 14,940 → 15,750
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.