Carpenter Apprenticeships in Maryland
Maryland has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
13
Union / joint programs
5
Median carpenter wage
$60,130
Maryland, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6.1%
1,250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JAC Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers - LOCAL 205 Union / joint | Upper Marlboro | Multiple Employer |
| Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Cumberland Area Carpenters Union / joint | Cumberland | Multiple Employer |
| Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Washington, D.C. Union / joint | Baltimore | Multiple Employer |
| Prince George's County Public Schools JAC Union / joint | Upper Marlboro | Single Employer |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital Union / joint | Baltimore | Single Employer |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Baltimore Metro Chapter | Towson | Multiple Employer |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Metropolitan Washington Chapter | Beltsville | Multiple Employer |
| Barr Construction Institute | Hagerstown | Multiple Employer |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | St. Michael's | Single Employer |
| Clark Construction Group, LLC | Bethesda | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Maryland
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,130
- Average annual wage: $63,080
- Carpenters employed statewide: 10,460
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: +6.1%
- Average openings per year: 1,250
- Employment: 13,800 → 14,640
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.