Carpenter Apprenticeships in Virginia
Virginia has 72 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
72
Union / joint programs
2
Median carpenter wage
$50,220
Virginia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+5.8%
2,070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Union / joint | NORFOLK | Single Employer |
| Smurfit WestRock Company Union / joint | COVINGTON | Single Employer |
| 3R Contracting LLC | Brandy Station | Single Employer |
| ALONGE ENTERPRISES LTD | FAIRFAX | Single Employer |
| Augusta County Public Schools | VERONA | Single Employer |
| B and S Development Inc. | Chesterfield | Single Employer |
| Blair Construction | Gretna | Single Employer |
| Blake Construction Company | Hot Springs | Single Employer |
| Blazer Heating and Air | Ashland | Single Employer |
| Branch Builds | Roanoke | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Virginia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $50,220
- Average annual wage: $53,280
- Carpenters employed statewide: 18,340
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: +5.8%
- Average openings per year: 2,070
- Employment: 22,920 → 24,260
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.