Carpenter Apprenticeships in Texas
Texas has 73 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
73
Union / joint programs
5
Median carpenter wage
$48,150
Texas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.3%
4,440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMARILLO CARPENTERS JAC Union / joint | AMARILLO | Multiple Employer |
| Carpenters Local 1266 Union / joint | AUSTIN | Multiple Employer |
| HOUSTON CARPENTERS & MILLWRIGHTS JATC Union / joint | Pasadena | Multiple Employer |
| NORTH TEXAS CARPENTERS & MILLWRIGHTS JATC Union / joint | ARLINGTON | Multiple Employer |
| San Antonio Carpenters JAC Union / joint | Austin | Multiple Employer |
| ABC INC, SOUTH TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO | Multiple Employer |
| Adaptive Construction Solutions | Houston | Multiple Employer |
| All States Concrete | Paris | Single Employer |
| Angello Enterprises | Austin | Multiple Employer |
| APACHE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | Houston | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Texas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,150
- Average annual wage: $49,320
- Carpenters employed statewide: 34,400
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: +9.3%
- Average openings per year: 4,440
- Employment: 46,740 → 51,100
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.