OPENUNION JATC
IBEW Local 41 (Buffalo, NY)
IBEW Local 41
Orchard Park, NY · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$22–$23/hr
Journeyman
$44–$52/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,200 OJT hrs
Apprenticeships
New York.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
405
active construction apprentices
likely undercounted — SAA state
30+
registered programs (DOL)
2
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
New York · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 405 total · federal data may undercount this state
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
151 apprentices$23.76/hr avg start
Electrician
78 apprentices$27.17/hr avg start
Laborer
76 apprentices$20.66/hr avg start
Plumber
26 apprentices$20.74/hr avg start
Carpenter
17 apprentices$23.17/hr avg start
Roofer
13 apprentices$21.25/hr avg start
Boilermaker
9 apprentices$29.43/hr avg start
Ironworker
8 apprentices$25.34/hr avg start
+9 additional trades not shown
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$23.76/hr
avg starting wage
Electrician
$27.17/hr
avg starting wage
Laborer
$20.66/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$20.74/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in New York · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$35.7/hr
~$74K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$34.67/hr
~$72K/yr
HVAC Techs
$30.99/hr
~$64K/yr
Line Installers
$57.7/hr
~$120K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 13 metro areas in New York. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
OPENS SOONUNION JATC
UA Local 1 (NYC Plumbers)
UA Local 1
Long Island City, NY · Plumber
Year 1 wage
$22–$28/hr
Journeyman
$50–$60/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · $50 fee
2 manually verified. New York has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in New York with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jac Ibew Electrical Lu #3 | Flushing | Electrician | 1,430 | UNION |
Carpenter'S Jatc Of Nyc & Vicinity | New York | Carpenter | 781 | UNION |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Rochester | Carpenter | 654 | UNION |
Ironworkers Lu 40 And 361 | Astoria | Ironworker | 477 | UNION |
Plumbers Local Union #1 Jatc | Long Island City | Plumber | 457 | UNION |
Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 | Jamaica | Sheet Metal Worker | 394 | UNION |
Construction General Bldg Laborers Lu#79 | Long Island City | Laborer | 319 | UNION |
Jatc Elec Ind Nassau/Suffolk #25 | Hauppauge | Electrician | 276 | UNION |
Central New York Electrical Training Alliance | Clay | Electrician | 262 | UNION |
Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #81 Jatc (Syracuse) | Syracuse | Plumber | 254 | UNION |
Ibew Local Union 363 | Harriman | Electrician | 245 | UNION |
Tri-City Electricians Jatc Lu #236 | Latham | Electrician | 241 | UNION |
Joint Steamfitting Apprenticeship Lu #638 | Long Island City | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 230 | UNION |
Finishing Trades Institute Of New York | Long Island City | Ironworker | 211 | UNION |
Electricians Jac Buffalo Lu #41 | Orchard Park | Electrician | 200 | UNION |
Finishing Trades Institute Of New York | Long Island City | Painter/Finisher | 198 | UNION |
Rochester Electrical Jatc #86 | Rochester | Electrician | 192 | UNION |
Ornamental Ironworkers Of Nyc Lu #580 | Long Island City | Ironworker | 172 | UNION |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Albany | Carpenter | 162 | UNION |
Plumbers Lu #200 Jac | Bohemia | Plumber | 161 | UNION |
Carpenter'S Jatc Of Nyc & Vicinity | New York | Carpenter | 150 | UNION |
Sprinkler Fitters Lu #669 Jatc | Latham | Sprinkler Fitter | 148 | UNION |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Hauppauge | Carpenter | 138 | UNION |
Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #21 Zone I | Peekskill | Plumber | 137 | UNION |
Westchester- Fairfield Jatc Lu #3 Ibew | White Plains | Electrician | 127 | UNION |
United Union Of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Lu #8 | Long Island City | Roofer | 124 | UNION |
Roofing Industry Jatc Of Rochester, Local #22 | Rochester | Roofer | 116 | UNION |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Hauppauge | Carpenter | 112 | UNION |
Sheet Metal Jac Of Rochester Lu #46 | Rochester | Sheet Metal Worker | 105 | UNION |
Finishing Trades Institute Of New York | Long Island City | Painter/Finisher | 104 | UNION |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in New York may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in New York?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in New York free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
New York Licensing
New York is a State Apprenticeship Agency state. NYC has its own licensing on top of state requirements. IBEW Local 3 dominates electrical in NYC and is notoriously selective.