Carpenter Apprenticeships in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
10
Union / joint programs
0
Median carpenter wage
$59,890
New Hampshire, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6.7%
440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Builders & Contractors, NH/VT | Concord | Multiple Employer |
| Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT | Concord | Multiple Employer |
| Center Carpentry | Ashland | Single Employer |
| D.E.W. Construction Corp. | Keene | Single Employer |
| Garland Mill | Lancaster | Single Employer |
| Key Industries LLC | New Ipswich | Single Employer |
| Koul Contracting, LLC | Dover | Single Employer |
| Methuen Construction Company | Plaistow | Single Employer |
| Portsmouth Naval Shipyard | Portsmouth | Single Employer |
| Timber Framers Guild | Alstead | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in New Hampshire
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,890
- Average annual wage: $61,380
- Carpenters employed statewide: 3,960
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: +6.7%
- Average openings per year: 440
- Employment: 4,800 → 5,120
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.