Carpenter Apprenticeships in Ohio
Ohio has 27 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 9 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
27
Union / joint programs
9
Median carpenter wage
$58,310
Ohio, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.1%
1,900 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR HOCKING GLASS CO. Union / joint | LANCASTER | Single Employer |
| CARPENTERS JATC, NORTHEAST OHIO Union / joint | RICHFIELD | Multiple Employer |
| CARPENTERS JATC, NORTHWEST OHIO Union / joint | ROSSFORD | Multiple Employer |
| CARPENTERS JATC, SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT Union / joint | COLUMBUS | Multiple Employer |
| CARPENTERS JATC, SOUTHWEST OHIO Union / joint | MONROE | Multiple Employer |
| MORTON SALT COMPANY Union / joint | RITTMAN | Single Employer |
| PLASTERERS JATC, CLEVELAND LU 80 Union / joint | CLEVELAND | Multiple Employer |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Union / joint | AKRON | Single Employer |
| UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO Union / joint | TOLEDO | Single Employer |
| ALLIED CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES | CINCINNATI | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Ohio
Wages
- Median annual wage: $58,310
- Average annual wage: $58,610
- Carpenters employed statewide: 17,280
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: +1.1%
- Average openings per year: 1,900
- Employment: 22,840 → 23,080
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.