Ironworker Apprenticeship in Wyoming

At $46,000 per year, Ironworker wages in Wyoming are near the national median of $48,060. Combine that with zero tuition and the effective return exceeds what the raw salary suggests.

The $46,000 median puts Wyoming well below the national Ironworker average of $59,280. Cost of living may partially offset the 22% discount, but the wage gap is notable.

Federal projections put Ironworker growth at 4.6% over the next decade. The trade generates about 1,500 openings per year, driven more by an aging workforce than by net new positions.

Wyoming's 40 Ironworkers represent just 0.1% of the national workforce. A thinner market means fewer apprenticeship sponsors and potentially longer waits for program openings.

At 6,000 hours over 3 years, the Ironworker apprenticeship is comprehensive. You'll spend most of your time working alongside certified professionals, supplemented by classroom training in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Every hour is paid.

Wyoming has 143 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.

The $14,300 gap between entry-level and top-earning Ironworkers in Wyoming ($39,130 to $53,430) is tighter than most trades. Standardized pay schedules — often union-negotiated — keep the spread narrow.