Apprenticeships in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 617 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 8 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Electrician
188 sponsors · 49 union/joint
Median wage: $65,400
10-yr outlook: +7%
Machinist
153 sponsors · 23 union/joint
Median wage: $52,560
10-yr outlook: +3.3%
Plumber / Pipefitter
145 sponsors · 22 union/joint
Median wage: $66,650
10-yr outlook: +2.8%
HVAC Technician
57 sponsors · 8 union/joint
Median wage: $61,120
10-yr outlook: +5.6%
Carpenter
26 sponsors · 10 union/joint
Median wage: $59,240
10-yr outlook: +1.3%
Auto Mechanic
21 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $49,790
10-yr outlook: +2.3%
Welder
16 sponsors · 9 union/joint
Median wage: $50,860
10-yr outlook: +2.4%
Structural Iron & Steel Worker
11 sponsors · 4 union/joint
Median wage: $81,420
10-yr outlook: +3%
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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.