Ironworker Apprenticeship in Georgia

Wages, programs & career outlook

Ironworkers erect the structural steel, rebar, and precast concrete that form the skeletons of buildings, bridges, and stadiums. The work is high, physical, and schedule-driven — big crews setting thousands of tons of steel on a tight sequence.

GA Median Salary
$59,390/yr
+0% vs. national
National Median
$59,280/yr
GA Employment
170
Ironworkers employed
GA Sponsors
2
Registered programs
Training Term
3.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
4.6%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
1,500
Nationally, per yr

Ironworker Apprenticeship in Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered ironworker apprenticeship in Georgia combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median ironworker wages in Georgia are $59,390/year, +0% above the national median of $59,280. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors for ironworker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.6% job growth for ironworkers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 1,500 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Ironworkers in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th pct
$32,060
Median
$59,390
90th pct
$98,070
Middle 50% of workers earn $35,290$77,840

Current Ironworker Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

No ironworker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Georgia. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Ironworker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Georgia

2 ironworker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Georgia. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current ironworker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
ATLANTA IRONWORKERS JATC Atlanta Fulton County
Savannah Area Ironworkers JAC Pooler Chatham County
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Ironworker Apprenticeship in Georgia

Georgia has only 2 Ironworker-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Ironworkers earn in Georgia?
The BLS reports a median wage of $59,390/yr for Ironworkers in Georgia (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become an Ironworker through apprenticeship?
Most Ironworker apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
What's the difference between an Ironworker apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an Ironworker apprenticeship in Georgia?
Our directory surfaces 2 Ironworker-related registered sponsors in Georgia. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Ironworker apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Georgia, a first-year Ironworker apprentice might earn around $29,695/yr (roughly half the $59,390 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.