Machinist Apprenticeships in Maryland
Maryland has 18 registered apprenticeship sponsors training machinists — 1 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
18
Union / joint programs
1
Median machinist wage
$58,240
Maryland, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.6%
190 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Plastics Closure Division Union / joint | Baltimore | Single Employer |
| B & R Grinding Company | Forest Hill | Single Employer |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Catonsville | Multiple Employer |
| Danko Arlington, Inc. | Baltimore | Single Employer |
| Department of the Navy, NSWC IHOEDTD | Indian Head | Single Employer |
| Dixon Valve & Coupling Company | Chestertown | Single Employer |
| Ellicott Dredges, LLC | Baltimore | Single Employer |
| Flowserve Corporation | Taneytown | Single Employer |
| Harford Systems, Inc. | Aberdeen | Single Employer |
| Holmatro, Inc. | Glen Burnie | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Machinists Earn in Maryland
Wages
- Median annual wage: $58,240
- Average annual wage: $61,650
- Machinists employed statewide: 1,600
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: 190
- Employment: 1,870 → 1,900
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.