HVAC Technician Apprenticeships in Iowa
Iowa has 319 registered apprenticeship sponsors training hvac technicians — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
319
Union / joint programs
4
Median hvac technician wage
$59,490
Iowa, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+13.3%
420 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 Sheet Metal JATC Local Union 263 Union / joint | Cedar Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| Central Iowa Sheet Metal Workers JATC LU 45 Union / joint | DES MOINES | Multiple Employer |
| Iowa Pipe Trades and HVAC Training Institute Union / joint | DES MOINES | Multiple Employer |
| Plumbers & Pipe Fitters JATC Local Union 125 Union / joint | Cedar Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| 4-M PLUMBING AND HEATING (THE CEU AUTHORITY) | Washington | Single Employer |
| 4 SEASONS PHC (THE CEU AUTHORITY) | ALTA | Single Employer |
| 515 Mechanical LLC (CEU) | Colfax | Single Employer |
| 72 DEGREES HEATING & COOLING (ABC) | ANKENY | Single Employer |
| 8 FINGER HVAC (THE CEU AUTHORITY) | Martelle | Single Employer |
| A1 MORRIS HEATING AND COOLING (THE CEU AUTHORITY) | DAVENPORT | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What HVAC Technicians Earn in Iowa
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,490
- Average annual wage: $60,160
- HVAC Technicians employed statewide: 3,990
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: +13.3%
- Average openings per year: 420
- Employment: 4,150 → 4,700
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.