SkillPlum Directory Coverage
Published-record snapshot
These counts describe records currently published in SkillPlum, not a complete national census. A record's source label does not prove every field is current or that an apprenticeship has an open seat.
4,735
Active IPEDS-linked school records
28,870
Public program listings
43,943
Sponsor listings
2,366
Apprenticeship program listings
Legacy occupation pay snapshot
Sorted by recorded legacy occupation pay values; their source and data year were not retained. These are not current starting, journeyman, program, or employer wages. Legacy occupation context · source unverified · year not recordedAnnual equivalent = recorded hourly value × 2,080 hours; this calculation is not a reported annual salary or expected earnings.
| # | Occupation | Recorded hourly value | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction Manager | $50.15/hr | $104,312 |
| 2 | Elevator Constructor | $46.56/hr | $96,845 |
| 3 | Network Technician | $42.44/hr | $88,275 |
| 4 | Nurse | $41.54/hr | $86,403 |
| 5 | Boilermaker | $32.30/hr | $67,184 |
| 6 | Electronics Technician | $31.03/hr | $64,542 |
| 7 | Plumber | $30.46/hr | $63,357 |
| 8 | Chef | $30.06/hr | $62,525 |
| 9 | Electrician | $29.61/hr | $61,589 |
| 10 | Ironworker | $28.82/hr | $59,946 |
| 11 | Diesel Technician | $26.67/hr | $55,474 |
| 12 | Sheet Metal Worker | $26.33/hr | $54,766 |
| 13 | HVAC Technician | $25.95/hr | $53,976 |
| 14 | Carpenter | $25.87/hr | $53,810 |
| 15 | Mason | $24.19/hr | $50,315 |
| 16 | CDL Driver | $24.09/hr | $50,107 |
| 17 | Welder | $23.81/hr | $49,525 |
| 18 | Auto Mechanic | $23.41/hr | $48,693 |
| 19 | CNC Machinist | $22.72/hr | $47,258 |
| 20 | Painter | $22.47/hr | $46,738 |
| 21 | Roofer | $22.34/hr | $46,467 |
| 22 | Dental Assistant | $21.11/hr | $43,909 |
| 23 | Medical Assistant | $18.43/hr | $38,334 |
| 24 | Cosmetologist | $16.83/hr | $35,006 |
Schools by State
States with the most school records in this directory snapshot. SkillPlum directory snapshot · year not recorded
Categories with the most program listings
Counts reflect directory mappings, not demand, quality, or enrollment. SkillPlum directory snapshot · year not recorded
School Types
Published school records by stored institutional control. SkillPlum directory snapshot · year not recorded
1,915
40.4% of all schools
1,819
38.4% of all schools
1,005
21.2% of all schools
Apprenticeship Landscape
Legacy directory coverage. These counts do not establish current registration, pay, intake, or available seats. SkillPlum directory snapshot · year not recorded
Sponsor listings
43,943
Records associated with employers, unions, associations, or other sponsors. Confirm current status with the official agency.
Program listings
2,366
Legacy records that may require source-level review before use for a decision or referral.
Search current opportunities through apprenticeship.gov and confirm the registration and intake shown by the responsible agency.
Licensing Coverage
SkillPlum retains legacy state licensing reference pages so useful agency links and established URLs are not discarded.
The stored requirement, exam, reciprocity, and verification fields are not being presented as current evidence. Open the recorded agency link and verify current rules before relying on a page.
Data Sources
SkillPlum contains a mix of directory records and imported federal context from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS, and apprenticeship sources. Years and field-level provenance are incomplete in legacy records. The badges describe the narrow source or directory scope we can support; they do not certify a listing as current.
Cite This Page
SkillPlum, “Trade Education Statistics,” skillplum.com/statistics, accessed 2026.