Ironworker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level ironworker earnings begin at:
$52.05 per hour
$108,260 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level ironworker earnings begin at:
$39.74 per hour
$82,660 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level ironworker earnings begin at:
$30.18 per hour
$62,780 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level ironworker earnings begin at:
$23.98 per hour
$49,880 per year
10th percentile
Starting level ironworker earnings begin at:
$21.43 per hour
$44,580 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Ironworker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $99,860 |
| Rhode Island | $98,320 |
| Oregon | $96,050 |
| Minnesota | $95,320 |
| Wisconsin | $92,820 |
| New York | $92,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,970 |
| North Dakota | $82,120 |
| Missouri | $77,410 |
| Iowa | $77,400 |
| Alaska | $76,970 |
| California | $76,370 |
| Ohio | $74,710 |
| Idaho | $72,750 |
| West Virginia | $71,850 |
| Maryland | $71,730 |
| Indiana | $70,130 |
| Louisiana | $68,830 |
| Montana | $67,390 |
| Nebraska | $65,470 |
| Kentucky | $64,060 |
| Michigan | $62,830 |
| Nevada | $62,510 |
| Connecticut | $62,400 |
| Maine | $61,750 |
| District of Columbia | $61,240 |
| Virginia | $60,260 |
| New Hampshire | $59,920 |
| Delaware | $59,820 |
| Arizona | $59,390 |
| Colorado | $58,830 |
| Kansas | $58,560 |
| Utah | $58,250 |
| South Dakota | $57,050 |
| Tennessee | $56,750 |
| Alabama | $56,640 |
| New Mexico | $55,950 |
| Florida | $55,700 |
| Vermont | $55,640 |
| Texas | $52,240 |
| South Carolina | $50,750 |
| Mississippi | $50,690 |
| North Carolina | $48,740 |
| Georgia | $48,090 |
| Oklahoma | $47,660 |
| Wyoming | $47,480 |
| Arkansas | $45,510 |
| Guam | $28,990 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,380 |
| Massachusetts | $120,840 |
| New Jersey | $113,220 |
| Washington | $107,660 |
| Illinois | $101,850 |
How do ironworker salaries compare to similar careers?
Ironworkers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than building and construction inspectors but more than drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Building and construction inspector salary | $75K |
| Pipefitter salary | $64K |
| Plumber salary | $64K |
| Crane operator salary | $68K |
| Electrician salary | $63K |
| Ironworker salary | $63K |
| Brickmason salary | $62K |
| Carpenter salary | $61K |
| HVAC technician salary | $61K |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)