ROI Calculator Survey The return on investment (ROI) of an apprentice is determined by considering a wage progression over the life of the program, the wages of an experienced technician, billing and hourly workloads for an experienced technician, the hourly cost of training the apprentice, and productivity changes from pairing an apprentice with an experienced technician. Wage data are median wages for apprentices who completed their programs in the State of Michigan between 2008 and 2015. Don’t see the occupation you’re looking for? Our ROI calculator provides the ROI of an apprentice for certain occupations, but we are regularly adding new occupations and seeking feedback on what occupations to include. The registered apprenticeship program offers access to 1,000 career areas including occupations in traditionally apprenticeable industries such as manufacturing, but also new and emerging industries including IT and healthcare. Select an occupation: The Department of Labor has different apprenticeship requirements for each occupation. Select an occupation to start the ROI calculator. Select an Occupation Administrative Services Managers Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Brickmasons and Blockmasons Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Carpenters Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Computer Occupations, All Other Computer Programmers Computer Support Specialists Construction and Related Workers, All Other Construction Laborers Cooks, Restaurant Database Administrators Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Electricians Elevator Installers and Repairers Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Glaziers Graphic Designers Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Human Resources Specialists Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Industrial Machinery Mechanics Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Machinists Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Mechanical Drafters Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Medical Assistants Medical Equipment Repairers Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Millwrights Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Model Makers, Wood Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Network and Computer Systems Administrators Nursing Assistants Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Painters, Construction and Maintenance Painters, Transportation Equipment Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Pharmacy Technicians Plasterers and Stucco Masons Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Power Distributors and Dispatchers Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Roofers Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Sewing Machine Operators Sheet Metal Workers Software Developers, Applications Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Structural Iron and Steel Workers Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Tapers Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Tile and Stone Setters Tool and Die Makers Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Training and Development Specialists Tree Trimmers and Pruners Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Load Average Wage Data Apprenticeship Reset Form Wages (Per Hour) Salary (Per Year) Training (Per Year) TOTALS $0.00 ROI $0.00 4-Year Cost 4-Year ROI Total ROI