Structural Iron & Steel Worker Apprenticeships in Florida
Florida has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training structural iron & steel workers — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
10
Union / joint programs
5
Median structural iron & steel worker wage
$53,780
Florida, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+14.6%
380 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| MID FLORIDA IRONWORKERS JAC Union / joint | ORLANDO | Multiple Employer |
| North Florida Ironworkers JAC Union / joint | JACKSONVILLE | Multiple Employer |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY IRONWORKERS JAC Union / joint | RIVIERA BEACH | Multiple Employer |
| SOUTH FLORIDA IRONWORKERS LU 272 JATTC Union / joint | FORT LAUDERDALE | Multiple Employer |
| Tampa Ironworkers JATC Union / joint | Tampa | Single Employer |
| Flagler County Community Apprenticeship Program GNJ | PALM COAST | Multiple Employer |
| Florida Gulf Coast Chapter ABC, Inc., GNJ | Tampa | Multiple Employer |
| GMF Innovation Lab, INJ | Lakeland | Single Employer |
| Kiewit Florida Apprenticeship Program | Tampa | Single Employer |
| Mortenson Construction Registered Apprenticeship Program, INJ | Okeechobee | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Structural Iron & Steel Workers Earn in Florida
Wages
- Median annual wage: $53,780
- Average annual wage: $54,390
- Structural Iron & Steel Workers employed statewide: 2,040
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +14.6%
- Average openings per year: 380
- Employment: 3,560 → 4,080
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.