Structural Iron & Steel Worker Apprenticeships in New Jersey
New Jersey has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training structural iron & steel workers — 2 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
2
Median structural iron & steel worker wage
$111,800
New Jersey, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+5.2%
120 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ironworkers, Local 11 Union / joint | Springfield | Multiple Employer |
| Iron Workers Local 399 JAC Union / joint | WESTVILLE | Multiple Employer |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. New Jersey Chapter | Mount Laurel | Multiple Employer |
| Borrelli Construction, LLC DBA/Borrelli Metal Buildings | Vineland | Single Employer |
| Central Jersey Apprenticeship Association (CJAA) | FARMINGDALE | Multiple Employer |
| Independent Contractors Association Inc. | Kenilworth | Multiple Employer |
| RMG Erectors & Constructors, LLC | Sewell | Single Employer |
| Thomas Phoenix International, Inc. | EASTAMPTON | Single Employer |
| Tomar Construction LLC | East Brunswick | Single Employer |
| Tomar Construction Services, Inc. | East Brunswick | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Structural Iron & Steel Workers Earn in New Jersey
Wages
- Median annual wage: $111,800
- Average annual wage: $111,430
- Structural Iron & Steel Workers employed statewide: 1,250
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: +5.2%
- Average openings per year: 120
- Employment: 1,340 → 1,410
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.