Carpenter at Amarillo Carpenters Jac
at Amarillo Carpenters Jac in Amarillo, TX
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
About This Program
The Amarillo Carpenters JAC sponsors this union carpenter apprenticeship in Amarillo, Texas. As a Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, it is supported by labor and management partners in the Amarillo construction market, offering paid, structured training for those entering the carpentry trade.
This four-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on job sites in the Amarillo region, developing skills in framing, formwork, finish carpentry, and structural building tasks. Classroom instruction provides foundational and advanced knowledge in blueprint reading, construction math, safety practices, and building codes relevant to Texas construction.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman carpenters with both union credentials and a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. Union membership through the Amarillo Carpenters JAC provides apprentices with wage increases as they advance through training levels, along with negotiated benefits packages.
Carpenter Career Outlook
National Median
$25.87/hr
~$53,809.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14.5/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Carpenter employment is projected to grow in line with construction activity. Residential building, commercial renovation, and infrastructure projects all drive demand. Carpenters with diverse skills across framing, finishing, and concrete work have the strongest prospects. The trade continues to face a shortage of younger workers, creating opportunities for new entrants.
What to Expect as a Carpenter Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Carpenter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
See something wrong? Help us improve this page.