Trades & Labor Germantown, MD Pop. 90,676

Ironworker Salary in Germantown, Maryland

The median ironworker salary in Germantown, MD is $66,125 per year, which is 15.0% above the national median and 4.5% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$66,125
vs State Avg
+$2,875
vs National
+$8,625
Cost of Living
115%

Ironworker Salary in Germantown by Experience

In Germantown, an entry-level ironworker earns around $43,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $101,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 115% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$43,700
+$5,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$66,700
+$8,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$101,200
+$13,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Germantown, MD

Percentile Germantown
10th Percentile $41,400
25th Percentile $50,600
Median (50th) $66,125
75th Percentile $86,250
90th Percentile $105,800

Ironworker Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$70,150
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$67,850
Pop. 104,681
Baltimore, MD
$62,100
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$60,375
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Ironworker in Germantown

Education

Most ironworker positions require a high school diploma + apprenticeship. Germantown and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Structural SteelWeldingBlueprint ReadingRiggingSafety/Fall ProtectionPhysical Stamina

Job Outlook

Nationally, ironworker employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Germantown may vary based on local industry and population growth.