Apprenticeships in Texas
Texas has 825 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 15 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Electrician
202 sponsors · 17 union/joint
Median wage: $56,920
10-yr outlook: +18.1%
Plumber / Pipefitter
136 sponsors · 11 union/joint
Median wage: $58,560
10-yr outlook: +13.3%
HVAC Technician
81 sponsors · 7 union/joint
Median wage: $54,050
10-yr outlook: +17.4%
Carpenter
73 sponsors · 5 union/joint
Median wage: $48,150
10-yr outlook: +9.3%
Electrical Line Worker
56 sponsors · 5 union/joint
Median wage: $77,560
10-yr outlook: +14.3%
Welder
49 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $49,830
10-yr outlook: +10.7%
Truck Driver (CDL)
40 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $53,070
10-yr outlook: +19.4%
Concrete / Masonry Worker
31 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $46,730
10-yr outlook: +4.4%
Structural Iron & Steel Worker
30 sponsors · 5 union/joint
Median wage: $49,410
10-yr outlook: +9.3%
Auto Mechanic
29 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $48,660
10-yr outlook: +13.9%
Medical Assistant
26 sponsors
Median wage: $38,930
10-yr outlook: +25.2%
Machinist
24 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $56,040
10-yr outlook: +11.8%
Diesel Mechanic
21 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $57,870
10-yr outlook: +12.7%
Dental Assistant
17 sponsors · 1 union/joint
Median wage: $42,270
10-yr outlook: +20%
Wind Turbine Technician
10 sponsors
Median wage: $61,790
10-yr outlook: +63.6%
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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.