Apprenticeships in Virginia
Virginia has 1,882 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 10 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Cosmetologist
553 sponsors
Median wage: $37,850
10-yr outlook: +10.4%
Electrician
531 sponsors · 10 union/joint
Median wage: $61,610
10-yr outlook: +6.6%
HVAC Technician
271 sponsors · 4 union/joint
Median wage: $60,630
10-yr outlook: +6%
Plumber / Pipefitter
251 sponsors · 6 union/joint
Median wage: $59,560
10-yr outlook: +3.4%
Carpenter
72 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $50,220
10-yr outlook: +5.8%
Machinist
72 sponsors · 5 union/joint
Median wage: $60,920
10-yr outlook: +8.5%
Welder
51 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $57,350
10-yr outlook: +7.1%
Auto Mechanic
48 sponsors
Median wage: $56,320
10-yr outlook: -1.6%
Electrical Line Worker
20 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $77,190
10-yr outlook: -1.5%
Diesel Mechanic
13 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $58,530
10-yr outlook: +1.6%
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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.