Trades & Labor
Ironworker Salary
Ironworkers install structural steel to form buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Median Salary
$57,500
Mean Salary
$61,200
Total Employed
96,800
Job Growth
+4%
Ironworker Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level ironworkers earn around $38,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $58,000. Senior-level ironworkers can earn $88,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$38,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$58,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$88,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for ironworkers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $36,000, while the top 10% earn $92,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $57,500 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $92,000 |
Ironworker Salary by State
Ironworker salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $102,350, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $47,725.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $102,350 | Details → |
| #2 California | $82,225 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $77,625 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $77,050 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $70,150 | Details → |
| #6 Washington | $68,425 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $66,125 | Details → |
| #8 Oregon | $64,975 | Details → |
| #9 Connecticut | $64,400 | Details → |
| #10 Maryland | $63,250 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $61,525 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $60,375 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $60,375 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $59,800 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $58,075 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $58,075 | Details → |
| #17 Nevada | $57,500 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $56,350 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $56,350 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $55,775 | Details → |
| #21 Minnesota | $55,775 | Details → |
| #22 Montana | $55,775 | Details → |
| #23 Utah | $55,775 | Details → |
| #24 Louisiana | $55,200 | Details → |
| #25 Pennsylvania | $55,200 | Details → |
| #26 Texas | $55,200 | Details → |
| #27 Wyoming | $55,200 | Details → |
| #28 Illinois | $54,625 | Details → |
| #29 North Dakota | $54,625 | Details → |
| #30 Idaho | $54,050 | Details → |
| #31 Georgia | $53,475 | Details → |
| #32 New Mexico | $53,475 | Details → |
| #33 Indiana | $52,900 | Details → |
| #34 North Carolina | $52,900 | Details → |
| #35 Wisconsin | $52,900 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $51,750 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $51,750 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $51,750 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $51,175 | Details → |
| #40 Oklahoma | $51,175 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $51,175 | Details → |
| #42 Tennessee | $51,175 | Details → |
| #43 Missouri | $50,600 | Details → |
| #44 South Dakota | $50,600 | Details → |
| #45 Alabama | $50,025 | Details → |
| #46 Kansas | $50,025 | Details → |
| #47 Kentucky | $50,025 | Details → |
| #48 West Virginia | $49,450 | Details → |
| #49 Arkansas | $48,300 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $47,725 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Read blueprints for steel placement
- ● Erect structural steel frameworks
- ● Reinforce concrete with rebar
- ● Weld and bolt components
- ● Work at heights safely
Top Skills
Structural Steel Welding Blueprint Reading Rigging Safety/Fall Protection Physical Stamina
Education Required
High school diploma + apprenticeship
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade