Carpenter Apprenticeships in Iowa
Iowa has 12 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters — 3 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
12
Union / joint programs
3
Median carpenter wage
$54,080
Iowa, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.9%
910 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Area Roofers JATC Local Union 182 Union / joint | Cedar Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| Central/Western Iowa Carpenters JATC Local Union 106 Union / joint | Altoona | Multiple Employer |
| Five Rivers Carpenters JATC Local Unions 308 678 &1260 Union / joint | Cedar Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND /ADM (CONSTRUCTION) | CLINTON | Single Employer |
| CAREER ACADEMY OF PELLA (IHC2) | PELLA | Multiple Employer |
| Clear Lake Community School District | CLEAR LAKE | Multiple Employer |
| Hawkeye Community College (Construction & Logistics) | Cedar Falls | Multiple Employer |
| Iowa Department of Corrections | DES MOINES | Single Employer |
| Kingland Construction | Forest City | Single Employer |
| Meskwaki Nation | Tama | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in Iowa
Wages
- Median annual wage: $54,080
- Average annual wage: $55,560
- Carpenters employed statewide: 6,650
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: +9.9%
- Average openings per year: 910
- Employment: 9,540 → 10,480
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.