3 registered apprenticeship programs in Mississippi. Starting wages from $14.77/hr, advancing to $21.11/hr at journeyman level.
$14.77/hr
Starting wage
$21.11/hr
Journeyman wage
4–5 years
Program length
3
Registered programs
Programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL RAPIDS) and/or the MS state apprenticeship agency. Contact programs directly for current enrollment windows and openings.
| Program | Sponsor | Duration | Wage progression |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC/R Apprenticeship — Mississippi PHCC Chapter | Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Mississippi | 4 years / 8,000 OJT hours | 50% → 62% → 75% → 90% of journeyman rate |
| HVAC Technician Apprenticeship — Lennox Dealer Network MS | Lennox Dealer Network — Mississippi | 4 years | $14/hr → $16/hr → $19/hr → $22/hr |
| Sheet Metal Apprenticeship — SMWIA Gulf Coast Mississippi | Sheet Metal Workers — Gulf Coast Chapter | 4 years | 46% → 57% → 68% → 85% of journeyman rate |
Wages shown use the standard DOL apprenticeship progression schedule applied to the Mississippi journeyman median of $21.11/hr (BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021). Actual rates depend on the specific program sponsor.
| Stage | % of journeyman | Estimated hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (0–12 months) | 50% | $10.56/hr |
| Year 2 (12–24 months) | 60% | $12.67/hr |
| Year 3 (24–36 months) | 70% | $14.78/hr |
| Year 4 (36–48 months) | 80% | $16.89/hr |
| Year 5 / Journeyman | 100% | $21.11/hr |
Mississippi Department of Employment Security — Apprenticeship Mississippi
https://mdes.ms.gov/employers/apprenticeship-mississippi/Register your apprenticeship, verify program sponsors, and find additional registered programs not listed here.
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Browse all apprentice jobsMost registered HVAC apprenticeship programs in Mississippi take 4–5 years, combining on-the-job training (OJT) hours with related technical instruction (RTI).
Entry-level apprentices in Mississippi typically start around $14.77/hour (≈50% of journeyman rate). By program completion, wages reach approximately $21.11/hour.
Must be at least 18 years old High school diploma or GED equivalent Valid driver's license Able to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces Pass a drug screening prior to enrollment Individual program sponsors may have additional requirements.
Wage data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 (SOC 49-9021). Program information reflects DOL RAPIDS database patterns as of 2026. Contact individual program sponsors for current enrollment status and exact wage schedules.
