Carpenter Apprenticeships in New Jersey
New Jersey has 35 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
35
Union / joint programs
4
Median carpenter wage
$61,880
New Jersey, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+3.4%
1,820 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Authority Union / joint | Woodbridge | Single Employer |
| Princeton University Facilities Department Union / joint | Princeton | Single Employer |
| Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey Union / joint | PISCATAWAY | Single Employer |
| United Steel Workers Local 318 Union / joint | Edison | Multiple Employer |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. New Jersey Chapter | Mount Laurel | Multiple Employer |
| Beavers Building, Home Improvement, & Repair LLC | Orange | Single Employer |
| Bird Construction | BAYVILLE | Single Employer |
| B&M Partition, Inc. | Bellmawr | Single Employer |
| Castle Consulting Group | Trenton | Single Employer |
| Central Jersey Apprenticeship Association (CJAA) | FARMINGDALE | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in New Jersey
Wages
- Median annual wage: $61,880
- Average annual wage: $73,130
- Carpenters employed statewide: 12,930
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: +3.4%
- Average openings per year: 1,820
- Employment: 21,030 → 21,750
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.