Ironworker Apprenticeship in Nebraska

The median Ironworker in Nebraska earns $71,340 annually, outpacing the national all-occupation median by 48%. The trade offers a reliable path to financial stability in the state.

Compared to the $59,280 national median for Ironworkers, Nebraska pays 20% more. The state ranks among the top-paying markets for this trade nationally.

The 4.6% projected growth rate for Ironworkers signals steady demand — not a boom, but reliable. 1,500 openings per year keep the pipeline of opportunities flowing.

A Ironworker apprenticeship runs 3 years at 6,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation in evening or weekend classes.

Nebraska has 316 organizations running registered apprenticeship programs. Start with your local trade union or check apprenticeship.gov — the state's mid-range sponsor count means programs exist but may not be around every corner.

From $61,520 at the 10th percentile to $77,840 at the 90th, Ironworker wages in Nebraska are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.