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 | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $107,010 | 190 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $95,850 | 1,440 |
| Boilermaker | $68,410 | — |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,090 | 5,860 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $63,470 | 410 |
| Electrician | $62,880 | 8,900 |
| Glazier | $62,270 | 480 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,620 | 1,590 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $61,230 | 6,350 |
| HVAC Technician | $59,490 | 3,990 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,800 | 4,270 |
| Firefighter | $55,190 | 2,050 |
| Carpenter | $54,080 | 6,650 |
| Machinist | $53,400 | 3,010 |
| Welder | $49,450 | 9,250 |
| Insulation Worker | $48,960 | 340 |
| Construction Painter | $48,780 | 1,730 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $48,400 | 8,060 |
| Roofer | $47,110 | 1,070 |
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.