16 major unions. Real wages, real timelines, and a 28-question quiz that matches you to the right trade. Start earning from day one. No degree required.
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16
Major Unions
$24/hr
Starting Pay
$125K+
Top Journeyman
None
Degree Needed
Steele knows all 16 major trade unions inside out — wages, apprenticeship paths, how to apply, and which one fits your personality and goals. Ask him anything, or take the 28-question quiz to get your top 3 matches.
Quick questions
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12%
Higher wages
Union workers earn 12% more than non-union in the same trade — before benefits.
95%
Health coverage
Nearly all union apprentices receive employer-paid health insurance from day one.
$0
Tuition cost
Apprenticeship training is 100% free. You earn while you learn — no student loans.
Every card links directly to the official union apprenticeship page. No middlemen.
Electrician
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
$60,000–$120,000
Salary
5 years
Training
700+ locals
Locals
Carpenter / Millwright
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
$50,000–$100,000
Salary
4 years
Training
500+ locals
Locals
Plumber / Pipefitter
United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters
$55,000–$110,000
Salary
5 years
Training
340+ locals
Locals
Sheet Metal Worker / HVAC
Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers
$50,000–$105,000
Salary
5 years
Training
180+ locals
Locals
Ironworker / Structural Steel
International Association of Iron Workers
$55,000–$115,000
Salary
3 years
Training
150+ locals
Locals
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operating Engineers
$55,000–$120,000
Salary
3 years
Training
120+ locals
Locals
General Laborer / Demolition
Laborers' International Union of North America
$42,000–$90,000
Salary
2–3 years
Training
500+ locals
Locals
Bricklayer / Tile Setter / Stonemason
International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
$48,000–$100,000
Salary
3–4 years
Training
60+ locals
Locals
Painter / Glazier / Drywall Finisher
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades
$42,000–$90,000
Salary
4 years
Training
300+ locals
Locals
Roofer / Waterproofer
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers
$45,000–$95,000
Salary
3 years
Training
150+ locals
Locals
Boilermaker / Industrial Mechanic
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
$60,000–$125,000
Salary
4–5 years
Training
200+ locals
Locals
Machinist / Aerospace / Manufacturing
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
$50,000–$105,000
Salary
4 years
Training
600+ locals
Locals
Truck Driver / Warehouse / Construction Transport
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
$50,000–$100,000
Salary
1–3 years
Training
1,400+ locals
Locals
Longshoreman / Port Worker / Warehouse
International Longshore and Warehouse Union
$50,000–$120,000
Salary
1–4 years
Training
60+ locals
Locals
Building Services / Healthcare / Property Services
Service Employees International Union
$35,000–$75,000
Salary
On-the-job training
Training
100+ locals, 2 million members
Locals
Elevator Constructor / Mechanic
International Union of Elevator Constructors
$80,000–$150,000+
Salary
4 years
Training
100+ locals
Locals
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