Ironworker Apprenticeship in Maryland
Maryland Wage Spread
Annual wages for Ironworkers in Maryland across all experience levels.
Ironworker Apprenticeship in Maryland
The median Ironworker in Maryland earns $60,550 annually, outpacing the national all-occupation median by 26%. The trade offers a reliable path to financial stability in the state.
Wages for Ironworkers in Maryland ($60,550/yr) track close to the $59,280 national median — within 2% either way. The state sits squarely in the middle of the pack.
Employment for Ironworkers is projected to grow 4.6% through 2034, roughly in line with the overall economy. About 1,500 positions open annually through both growth and replacement.
The pathway to journeyman Ironworker takes 3 years of structured training — 6,000 hours total. Apprentices divide time between the jobsite and technical education in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation, earning progressively higher wages throughout.
Prospective Ironworker apprentices in Maryland have 695 registered sponsors to explore — from union locals to employer-sponsored programs. That depth of options means most regions of the state have accessible entry points.
From $55,970 at the 10th percentile to $74,810 at the 90th, Ironworker wages in Maryland are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Maryland
695 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Maryland. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| HARFORD SYSTEMS, INC. | Aberdeen | — |
| NU-TEK PRECISION OPTICAL CORPATION' | Aberdeen | — |
| TOOL & DIE SPECIALTIES | Aberdeen | — |
| BUDDY'S AUTOMOTIVE | Abingdon | — |
| D J'S CAR CARE | Abingdon | — |
| ROSS MACHINE COMPANY, INC. | Abingdon | — |
| International Union of Operating Engineers Local 77 | Accokeek | Prince George'S County |
| Smoke-N-the-City | Accokeek | — |
| U. S. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY | Adelphi | — |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS CHESAPEAKE SHORES CHAPTER | Annapolis | — |
| Absolute Power Solutions | Annapolis | — |
| Absolute Systems Engineering, LLC | Annapolis | — |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Chesapeake Shores Chapter | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County |
| MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND | Annapolis | — |
| Maryland Environmental Service | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County |
| Senior Home Services | Annapolis | — |
| ALLIED DRILLING, LLC | Annapolis Junction | — |
| ELTA NORTH ANERICA | Annapolis Junction | — |
| ETLA North America | Annapolis Junction | Howard County |
| Quick Servant Company | Annapolis Junction | Howard County |
| AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME | Arbutus | — |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Arnold | — |
| CENTRAL MARYHLAND AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER | Balimore | — |
| 1199 SEIU LEAGUE TRAINING AND UPGRADING FUND | Baltimore | — |
| 1199 SEIU TRAINING & UPGRADING FUND MD/DC | Baltimore | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in Maryland | ||