Structural Iron & Steel Worker Apprenticeships in Texas
Texas has 30 registered apprenticeship sponsors training structural iron & steel workers — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
30
Union / joint programs
5
Median structural iron & steel worker wage
$49,410
Texas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.3%
660 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN IRON WORKERS LOCAL 482 JATC Union / joint | AUSTIN | Multiple Employer |
| Dallas and West Texas Ironworkers Local 263 JATC Union / joint | Arlington | Multiple Employer |
| GALVESTON IRON WORKERS JATC Union / joint | HOUSTON | Multiple Employer |
| HOUSTON IRON WORKERS LOCAL 84 JATC Union / joint | HOUSTON | Multiple Employer |
| San Antonio Iron Worker JATC Union / joint | SAN ANTONIO | Multiple Employer |
| ABC INC, SOUTH TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO | Multiple Employer |
| Adaptive Construction Solutions | Houston | Multiple Employer |
| Associated Builders & Contractors Construction Training Center | Nederland | Multiple Employer |
| Bechtel Energy | Houston | Single Employer |
| Bechtel Energy | Deer Park | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Structural Iron & Steel Workers Earn in Texas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,410
- Average annual wage: $52,050
- Structural Iron & Steel Workers employed statewide: 10,090
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: +9.3%
- Average openings per year: 660
- Employment: 6,760 → 7,390
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.