Structural Iron & Steel Worker Apprenticeships in Ohio
Ohio has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training structural iron & steel workers — 6 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
6
Median structural iron & steel worker wage
$71,820
Ohio, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2%
270 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 JAC, CANTON AREA LU 550 Union / joint | CANTON | Multiple Employer |
| IRONWORKERS JAC, DAYTON Union / joint | TIPP CITY | Multiple Employer |
| IRONWORKERS JATC, CLEVELAND AREA LU 17 Union / joint | CLEVELAND | Multiple Employer |
| IRONWORKERS JATC, COLUMBUS LU 172 Union / joint | COLUMBUS | Multiple Employer |
| IRONWORKERS JATC, MAHONING VALLEY Union / joint | YOUNGSTOWN | Multiple Employer |
| IRONWORKERS JATC, TOLEDO AREA Union / joint | TOLEDO | Multiple Employer |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC. CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS | Multiple Employer |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - NORTHERN OHIO | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS | Multiple Employer |
| CK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. | WESTERVILLE | Single Employer |
| OHIO VALLEY CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SPRINGBORO | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Structural Iron & Steel Workers Earn in Ohio
Wages
- Median annual wage: $71,820
- Average annual wage: $67,580
- Structural Iron & Steel Workers employed statewide: 1,920
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: +2%
- Average openings per year: 270
- Employment: 3,020 → 3,080
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.