Apprenticeships in Michigan
Michigan has 744 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 12 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Electrician
285 sponsors · 79 union/joint
Median wage: $76,270
10-yr outlook: +4.9%
Machinist
118 sponsors · 19 union/joint
Median wage: $52,360
10-yr outlook: -0.5%
Plumber / Pipefitter
83 sponsors · 40 union/joint
Median wage: $80,190
10-yr outlook: +0.9%
HVAC Technician
64 sponsors · 28 union/joint
Median wage: $60,850
10-yr outlook: +4.6%
Welder
52 sponsors · 23 union/joint
Median wage: $49,990
10-yr outlook: -0.7%
CNC Operator
32 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $47,250
10-yr outlook: -10.1%
Carpenter
26 sponsors · 11 union/joint
Median wage: $61,680
10-yr outlook: -1.7%
Diesel Mechanic
24 sponsors · 15 union/joint
Median wage: $61,420
10-yr outlook: -1.8%
Auto Mechanic
21 sponsors · 14 union/joint
Median wage: $54,120
10-yr outlook: -1.1%
Medical Assistant
19 sponsors
Median wage: $39,870
10-yr outlook: +12.8%
Truck Driver (CDL)
10 sponsors
Median wage: $57,180
10-yr outlook: +2.1%
Electrical Line Worker
10 sponsors · 8 union/joint
Median wage: $106,890
10-yr outlook: +1.2%
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Sponsor counts: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship (apprenticeship.gov). Trades shown have at least 10 registered in-state sponsors.