Apprenticeships in Tennessee
Tennessee has 325 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 13 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Electrician
99 sponsors · 17 union/joint
Median wage: $59,190
10-yr outlook: +13.1%
Plumber / Pipefitter
43 sponsors · 8 union/joint
Median wage: $57,730
10-yr outlook: +8.8%
HVAC Technician
31 sponsors · 5 union/joint
Median wage: $51,480
10-yr outlook: +9.8%
Carpenter
25 sponsors · 4 union/joint
Median wage: $49,520
10-yr outlook: +18.7%
Welder
18 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $47,280
10-yr outlook: +12.7%
Machinist
17 sponsors · 7 union/joint
Median wage: $48,610
10-yr outlook: +14.9%
Medical Assistant
17 sponsors
Median wage: $38,150
10-yr outlook: +23.1%
Electrical Line Worker
16 sponsors · 6 union/joint
Median wage: $80,160
10-yr outlook: +22.1%
Truck Driver (CDL)
14 sponsors
Median wage: $55,610
10-yr outlook: +10%
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
14 sponsors
Median wage: $54,530
10-yr outlook: +19.6%
Auto Mechanic
11 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $47,460
10-yr outlook: +19.5%
Cosmetologist
10 sponsors
Median wage: $29,170
10-yr outlook: +30.3%
Diesel Mechanic
10 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $59,120
10-yr outlook: +10.5%
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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.