Apprenticeships in Iowa
Iowa has 982 registered apprenticeship sponsor listings across 6 skilled trades. Apprentices earn a wage from day one — no tuition debt.
Electrician
329 sponsors · 18 union/joint
Median wage: $62,880
10-yr outlook: +14.3%
HVAC Technician
319 sponsors · 4 union/joint
Median wage: $59,490
10-yr outlook: +13.3%
Plumber / Pipefitter
271 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $61,230
10-yr outlook: +8.8%
Welder
38 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $49,450
10-yr outlook: +8.4%
Diesel Mechanic
13 sponsors · 2 union/joint
Median wage: $58,800
10-yr outlook: +8%
Carpenter
12 sponsors · 3 union/joint
Median wage: $54,080
10-yr outlook: +9.9%
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Sponsor counts: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship (apprenticeship.gov). Trades shown have at least 10 registered in-state sponsors.