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Job outlook for apprentices in the United States
Apprentice job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected apprentice job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 50,200 new jobs for apprentices are projected over the next decade.
Apprentice salaries have increased 8% for apprentices in the last 5 years.
There are over 199,213 apprentices currently employed in the United States.
There are 13,014 active apprentice job openings in the US.
The average apprentice salary is $37,107.
Are apprentice jobs in demand?
Yes, apprentice jobs are in demand. Apprentice demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Apprentice job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of apprentice jobs and the average apprentice salary over time.
Apprentice jobs over time
Apprentice job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 199,213 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 200,856 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 210,722 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 201,511 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 193,859 | 0.06% |
Average apprentice salary over time
Apprentice salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,107 | $17.84 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $36,637 | $17.61 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $35,992 | $17.30 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $35,287 | $16.97 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $34,381 | $16.53 | +1.6% |
Apprentice jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of apprentice job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where apprentices earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for apprentices
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 83 | 11% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 107 | 10% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 146 | 9% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 75 | 9% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 59 | 9% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 53 | 9% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 113 | 8% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 208 | 7% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 141 | 7% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 56 | 7% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 50 | 7% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 547 | 6% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 235 | 6% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 191 | 6% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 161 | 6% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 79 | 6% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 63 | 6% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 60 | 6% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 172 | 5% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 67 | 5% |
Most common cities for apprentices
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville | 4 | 10% | $38,913 |
| 2 | Plymouth | 3 | 4% | $47,001 |
| 3 | Lenexa | 2 | 4% | $36,933 |
| 4 | Carmel | 3 | 3% | $40,954 |
| 5 | Meridian | 2 | 2% | $34,310 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 5 | 1% | $31,185 |
| 7 | San Francisco | 5 | 1% | $43,750 |
| 8 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $43,622 |
| 9 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $38,270 |
| 10 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $43,541 |
| 11 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $41,006 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $40,826 |
| 13 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $38,308 |
| 14 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $38,876 |
| 15 | Fort Worth | 2 | 0% | $36,693 |
| 16 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $36,202 |
| 17 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $42,317 |