What apprenticeship pays the most?

Question

I'm thinking of taking up an apprenticeship, but no idea what field.
I was thinking of an engineering apprenticeship, but ignore that
basically my motivation in working towards one would be the amount of money i could or potentially earn.

Could anybody who has taken an apprenticeship or has info on the starting or potential wages help me out?

Answer 1

The apprenticeship that pays the most is the one you'll enjoy, complete and take forward . Think about it.....!

Answer 2

Don't know about wages. But that shouldn't be the main point for you in chosing your future job - in which you will possibly be working for most of your life.
Chose something you like or that has to do with your studies, however remotely.
If you're good at maths and/ or physics engineering might be right for you.
If you're good at languages or like travelling go into tourism etc.
If you want to learn a job only because you can make lots of money out of it you might be unhappy with your choice in the long term.
If you're not sure what you want to do try different things before you start your apprenticeship - go temping in different areas - and you'll find out what you like and what not.

Answer 3

There are no set guidelines for what any given apprenticeship pays. It is up to the mentor or mentoring entity to decide what an apprentice will be paid.

Answer 4

Architect $44,000-$92,000
Building Inspector $26,000-$62,000
Carpenter $26,000-$58,000
Cement Mason & Concrete Finisher $24,000-$54,000
Civil Engineer $48,500-$91,000
Construction Laborer $19,500-$49,000
Construction Manager $49,000-$113,000
Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installer $30,500-$61,000
Electrician $31,000-$69,000
Equipment Operator $22,500-$71,000
Estimator $36,500-$79,000
Glazier $24,000-$59,000
HVAC Technician $27,000-$60,000
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $26,000-$56,000
Insulation Worker $16,000- $49,000
Landscape Architect $36,000-$80,000
Mason $32,000-$64,000
Millwright $33,000-$61,500
Painter $23,000-$50,000
Pipefitter & Steamfitter $30,500-$67,000
Plasterer & Stucco Mason $26,000-$56,000
Plumber $30,500-$67,000
Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Worker $30,000-$65,500
Roofers $23,500-$53,000
Sheet Metal Worker $25,500-$48,000
Supervisor/Crew Leader $46,000-$65,000
Welder $23,500-$51,000

These are the averages in my state (PA). The averages will most likely vary according to state.

Answer 5

Hi the only one that really pays is alan sugar.

Answer 6

Plumber, and its an 'All weather' job too so work hard and enjoy! ps arnt the long answers so boring? grrr

Answer 7

Civil engineering is lucrative if you can get it.

Answer 8

plumbing...loads of cash trust me..