Trades & Labor Waldorf, MD Pop. 77,000

Ironworker Salary in Waldorf, Maryland

The median ironworker salary in Waldorf, MD is $60,375 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.5% below the Maryland state average.

City Median
$60,375
vs State Avg
$-2,875
vs National
+$2,875
Cost of Living
105%

Ironworker Salary in Waldorf by Experience

In Waldorf, an entry-level ironworker earns around $39,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $92,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$39,900
+$1,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$60,900
+$2,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$92,400
+$4,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Waldorf, MD

Percentile Waldorf
10th Percentile $37,800
25th Percentile $46,200
Median (50th) $60,375
75th Percentile $78,750
90th Percentile $96,600

Ironworker Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$70,150
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$67,850
Pop. 104,681
Germantown, MD
$66,125
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$62,100
Pop. 585,708

How to Become a Ironworker in Waldorf

Education

Most ironworker positions require a high school diploma + apprenticeship. Waldorf 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 Waldorf may vary based on local industry and population growth.