Apprenticeships in Iowa
19 trades · 1537 registered sponsors
Trades Available
19
Top-Paying Trade
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic
$107,010/yr median
Registered Sponsors
1,537
Avg Median Wage
$61,657/yr
Across all trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Iowa
All apprenticeable trades with BLS wage data in Iowa, sorted by median salary.
| Trade | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $107,010 | +0% | 190 | 5.0% |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $95,850 | +4% | 1,440 | 6.6% |
| Boilermaker | $68,410 | -7% | — | -2.4% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,090 | +2% | 5,860 | 16.1% |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $63,470 | +4% | 410 | 3.2% |
| Electrician | $62,880 | +1% | 8,900 | 9.5% |
| Glazier | $62,270 | +12% | 480 | 3.3% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,620 | +1% | 1,590 | 2.4% |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $61,230 | -3% | 6,350 | 4.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,490 | -1% | 3,990 | 8.1% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,800 | -3% | 4,270 | 2.4% |
| Firefighter | $55,190 | -7% | 2,050 | 3.4% |
| Carpenter | $54,080 | -9% | 6,650 | 4.5% |
| Machinist | $53,400 | -5% | 3,010 | 0.0% |
| Welder | $49,450 | -3% | 9,250 | 2.2% |
| Insulation Worker | $48,960 | +1% | 340 | 3.8% |
| Construction Painter | $48,780 | +0% | 1,730 | 3.8% |
| Automotive Mechanic | $48,400 | -3% | 8,060 | 4.2% |
| Roofer | $47,110 | -8% | 1,070 | 5.9% |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.