Carpenter Apprenticeships in Kentucky
Kentucky has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
10
Union / joint programs
2
Median carpenter wage
$50,860
Kentucky, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2.9%
920 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Grayson Union / joint | Grayson | Multiple Employer |
| Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Louisville Union / joint | Louisville | Multiple Employer |
| Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky | Bowling Green | Multiple Employer |
| BENNETT'S CARPETS INC. | RUSSELL SPRINGS | Single Employer |
| East & Westbrook Construction, Inc. | Buckner | Single Employer |
| Enzweiler Building Institute | Erlanger | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton-Ryker - KY | Lexington | Multiple Employer |
| Messer Construction Co. | LEXINGTON | Single Employer |
| Preload, LLC. | Louisville | Single Employer |
| RWB Properties & Construction | Dayton | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Kentucky
Wages
- Median annual wage: $50,860
- Average annual wage: $52,970
- Carpenters employed statewide: 8,200
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: +2.9%
- Average openings per year: 920
- Employment: 10,690 → 11,000
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.