Ironworker Apprenticeship in Nebraska

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.

NE Median Salary
$71,340/yr
+20% vs. national
National Median
$59,280/yr
NE 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 Nebraska: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered ironworker apprenticeship in Nebraska 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.

Nebraska pay vs. national

Median ironworker wages in Nebraska are $71,340/year, +20% above the national median of $59,280. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nebraska 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 — Nebraska-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nebraska Wage Spread

Annual wages for Ironworkers in Nebraska across all experience levels.

10th pct
$61,520
Median
$71,340
90th pct
$77,840
Middle 50% of workers earn $64,490$75,490

Current Ironworker Apprenticeship Openings in Nebraska

No ironworker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Nebraska. 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 Nebraska

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

Organization City County
MIDWEST REBAR SERVICES LLC Belleview
OMAHA IRON WORKERS Omaha Douglas County
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Ironworker Apprenticeship in Nebraska

With 2 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Nebraska's Ironworker apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Ironworkers make in Nebraska?
The median annual wage for Ironworkers in Nebraska is $71,340 as of May 2024. Wages range from $61,520 at the 10th percentile to $77,840 at the 90th percentile.
How long is an Ironworker apprenticeship?
A typical Ironworker apprenticeship lasts approximately 3 years (6,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Ironworkers?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Ironworkers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Ironworker apprenticeship in Nebraska?
Contact one of the 2 Ironworker-adjacent registered sponsors in Nebraska (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Ironworker apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $35,670/yr in Nebraska). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Ironworker in Other States

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