Ironworker Apprenticeship in Nevada

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.

NV Median Salary
$100,100/yr
+69% vs. national
National Median
$59,280/yr
NV Employment
470
Ironworkers employed
NV 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 Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered ironworker apprenticeship in Nevada 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.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median ironworker wages in Nevada are $100,100/year, +69% above the national median of $59,280. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

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

Nevada Wage Spread

Annual wages for Ironworkers in Nevada across all experience levels.

10th pct
$48,790
Median
$100,100
90th pct
$104,010
Middle 50% of workers earn $74,000$100,720

Current Ironworker Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

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

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

Organization City County
IRONWORKERS LOCAL 416 JATC Henderson Clark County
IRONWORKERS LOCAL 433 JATC Henderson Clark County
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Ironworker Apprenticeship in Nevada

With 2 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Nevada'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 Nevada?
Ironworkers in Nevada earn a median salary of $100,100/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $59,280 for the trade.
How long is an Ironworker apprenticeship?
Most Ironworker apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Ironworkers?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Ironworkers, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
Where can I apply for an Ironworker apprenticeship in Nevada?
Contact one of the 2 Ironworker-adjacent registered sponsors in Nevada (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Ironworker apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $50,050/yr in Nevada). 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.