Carpenter Apprenticeships in Montana
Montana has 18 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
18
Union / joint programs
2
Median carpenter wage
$58,110
Montana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+20.9%
650 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Fund Union / joint | Helena | Multiple Employer |
| Wyoming State United Brotherhood of Carpenters JA Union / joint | Helena | Multiple Employer |
| 6 Point Builders LLC | Townsend | Single Employer |
| ABRAHAM II CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | MONTANA CITY | Single Employer |
| Core Construction Company LLC | Helena | Single Employer |
| Denman Construction Incorporated | Whitefish | Single Employer |
| Dick Anderson Construction | Helena | Single Employer |
| Jackson Contractor Group | Missoula | Single Employer |
| Langlas General Contractors | Billings | Single Employer |
| Martel Construction Inc. | Bozeman | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Montana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $58,110
- Average annual wage: $58,130
- Carpenters employed statewide: 4,240
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: +20.9%
- Average openings per year: 650
- Employment: 5,830 → 7,050
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.