How much do apprentices earn in Perth?

First year apprentices typically earn $36,000-$45,000, rising each year to around $58,000-$68,000 in the fourth year. On completion, qualified tradespeople in WA earn $80,000-$130,000 depending on the trade, with resources-based roles at the higher end.

How do I find an apprenticeship in Perth?

Apply directly to employers, or approach a Group Training Organisation such as MEGT or Programmed. GTOs employ apprentices themselves and place them with host employers, which gives you continuity if a host's workload changes, and they are often the most accessible route for someone without existing industry contacts.

Am I too old to start an apprenticeship in WA?

No. There is no upper age limit on apprenticeships in Western Australia, and adult apprentices are common - particularly in the resources trades. Adult apprentice wage rates apply for those over 21, which are higher than junior rates, making a mid-career trade change more financially viable than many people assume.

Which apprenticeships are most in demand in Perth?

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and the engineering fabrication and mechanical trades (boilermaking, diesel fitting) have the strongest demand in WA. These feed both the construction pipeline and the resources maintenance sector, and they lead to the highest post-qualification earnings.

Apprenticeship Jobs in Western Australia

Apprenticeships across trades and technical fields in Western Australia, Western Australia.

Current Apprenticeship jobs in Western Australia

Apprentice Glazier — Apprenticeship Support Australia — Heathridge, Joondalup Area — Jobs by
Apprentice Chef — Mineral Resources — Bayswater, Bayswater Area — Jobs by
Austal Apprenticeships — Austal — Henderson, Cockburn Area — Jobs by
Plumbing Apprenticeship — Skill Hire — Bayswater, Bayswater Area — Jobs by
Intern (Multiple Opportunities) — Marriott — Perth, Perth Region — Jobs by
Medical-Intern — St John of God Health Care — Midland, Swan Area — Jobs by
Apprentice HVM — Truck Centre WA — Carey Park, Bunbury Area — Jobs by
Apprentice HVM — Truck Centre WA — South Bunbury, Bunbury Area — Jobs by
Apprentice Bricklayer — Housing Industry Association — Thornlie, Gosnells Area — Jobs by
Landscaping Apprenticeship — Housing Industry Association — Quinns Rocks, Wanneroo Area — Jobs by
Carpentry Apprenticeship — Housing Industry Association — North Perth, Vincent Area — Jobs by
Carpentry Apprenticeship — Housing Industry Association — Jarrahdale, Serpentine Area — Jobs by

About Apprenticeship Jobs in Western Australia

An apprenticeship remains one of the strongest financial decisions available to a young person in Western Australia, and increasingly to career changers as well. You earn while you train, you finish with a nationally recognised trade qualification and no student debt, and in WA the trades you qualify into are among the best paid in the country.

The structure is straightforward: you are employed under a training contract while completing a Certificate III through a registered training organisation, usually over three to four years. Apprentice wages start modestly and step up each year, and on completion you move to the full trade rate - which in WA's resources-driven market is substantial.

The highest-demand apprenticeships in Perth are electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and the engineering fabrication and mechanical trades that feed the resources sector. Group Training Organisations are worth knowing about: they employ apprentices directly and place them with host employers, which provides continuity if a host's workload changes, and they are often the easiest route in for someone without existing industry contacts.

Apprenticeship Salary Guide - Western Australia

Average salary ranges for apprenticeship positions in Western Australia:

Position Level	Salary Range
1st Year Apprentice	$36,000 - $45,000
2nd Year Apprentice	$42,000 - $52,000
3rd Year Apprentice	$50,000 - $60,000
4th Year Apprentice	$58,000 - $68,000
Qualified Tradesperson (on completion)	$80,000 - $130,000

Market Outlook: Very strong. Western Australia faces trade shortages across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, fabrication and mechanical disciplines, and employers are actively competing for apprentices. Government incentives further support apprentice hiring.

Qualifications for Apprenticeship Jobs

Common qualifications and certifications required for apprenticeship positions:

Training contract with an employer or Group Training Organisation
White Card (Construction Induction) for construction trades
Driver's licence and reliable transport (strongly preferred)
Year 10 minimum for most trades; maths and English competency assessed
Pre-employment medical and drug screening (resources-linked trades)

Work Environment: Combination of paid on-the-job work and structured training, usually block release or one day per week at a registered training organisation. Early starts and physically demanding conditions are standard across construction and resources trades.

Top Apprenticeship Employers in Western Australia

Major companies hiring for apprenticeship positions:

MEGT
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Programmed Skilled Workforce
BGC
Monadelphous
Western Power
WesTrac
ABN Group

Frequently Asked Questions About Apprenticeship Jobs

How much do apprentices earn in Perth?: First year apprentices typically earn $36,000-$45,000, rising each year to around $58,000-$68,000 in the fourth year. On completion, qualified tradespeople in WA earn $80,000-$130,000 depending on the trade, with resources-based roles at the higher end.
How do I find an apprenticeship in Perth?: Apply directly to employers, or approach a Group Training Organisation such as MEGT or Programmed. GTOs employ apprentices themselves and place them with host employers, which gives you continuity if a host's workload changes, and they are often the most accessible route for someone without existing industry contacts.
Am I too old to start an apprenticeship in WA?: No. There is no upper age limit on apprenticeships in Western Australia, and adult apprentices are common - particularly in the resources trades. Adult apprentice wage rates apply for those over 21, which are higher than junior rates, making a mid-career trade change more financially viable than many people assume.
Which apprenticeships are most in demand in Perth?: Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and the engineering fabrication and mechanical trades (boilermaking, diesel fitting) have the strongest demand in WA. These feed both the construction pipeline and the resources maintenance sector, and they lead to the highest post-qualification earnings.