Ironworker Apprenticeship in Minnesota

Earning $91,090/yr, Ironworkers in Minnesota sit 90% above the national median for all workers. Few career paths that don't require a four-year degree offer this kind of wage floor.

The 54% wage premium over the national Ironworker median ($59,280) makes Minnesota one of the stronger markets for this apprenticeship path.

Looking ahead to 2034, Ironworker employment should expand by 4.6%. That translates to roughly 1,500 openings annually when you factor in retirements — enough to absorb most apprenticeship completers.

The Ironworker workforce in Minnesota (70 workers, 0.1% of national employment) is relatively small. Fewer employers means fewer apprenticeship slots — competition for available programs can be stiffer.

Expect a 3-year commitment for a Ironworker apprenticeship: 6,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.

Program availability in Minnesota is moderate: 495 registered sponsors across the state. Apprenticeship applicants in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

From $54,550 at the 10th percentile to $99,590 at the 90th, Ironworker wages in Minnesota are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.