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Iron Worker salary
Average iron worker salary
$41,422
How much does an iron worker make?
The average iron worker salary in the United States is $41,422. Iron worker salaries typically range between $32,000 and $53,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for iron workers is $19.91 per hour.
Iron worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Iron workers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can an Iron Worker earn more?
Iron Worker Salaries By Experience Level
Iron Worker salary estimates from across the web
Average iron worker salary by state
Highest paying states for iron workers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $44,838 | $21.56 |
| 2 | Utah | $45,888 | $22.06 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $44,949 | $21.61 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $50,989 | $24.51 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $48,090 | $23.12 |
| 6 | Iowa | $47,199 | $22.69 |
| 7 | Alaska | $51,283 | $24.66 |
| 8 | California | $48,679 | $23.40 |
| 9 | Montana | $45,972 | $22.10 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $46,033 | $22.13 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $41,556 | $19.98 |
| 12 | New York | $46,158 | $22.19 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $41,550 | $19.98 |
| 14 | Kansas | $45,055 | $21.66 |
| 15 | Illinois | $47,753 | $22.96 |
| 16 | Washington | $42,601 | $20.48 |
| 17 | Idaho | $41,306 | $19.86 |
| 18 | Indiana | $44,352 | $21.32 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $43,250 | $20.79 |
| 20 | Oregon | $40,324 | $19.39 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $39,555 | $19.02 |
| 22 | Alabama | $37,663 | $18.11 |
| 23 | Michigan | $39,538 | $19.01 |
| 24 | Nevada | $39,672 | $19.07 |
| 25 | Vermont | $37,194 | $17.88 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $38,384 | $18.45 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $36,596 | $17.59 |
| 28 | Ohio | $38,738 | $18.62 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $42,583 | $20.47 |
| 30 | Maine | $38,466 | $18.49 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $38,290 | $18.41 |
| 32 | Delaware | $38,193 | $18.36 |
| 33 | Arizona | $39,249 | $18.87 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $35,593 | $17.11 |
| 35 | Georgia | $37,342 | $17.95 |
| 36 | Virginia | $37,685 | $18.12 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $38,041 | $18.29 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $37,420 | $17.99 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $38,161 | $18.35 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $37,051 | $17.81 |
| 41 | Texas | $36,063 | $17.34 |
| 42 | Maryland | $38,122 | $18.33 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $38,118 | $18.33 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $34,988 | $16.82 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $32,960 | $15.85 |
| 46 | Massachusetts | $37,874 | $18.21 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $34,792 | $16.73 |
| 48 | Florida | $31,241 | $15.02 |
| 49 | Colorado | $32,994 | $15.86 |
| 50 | Missouri | $32,093 | $15.43 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $33,250 | $15.99 |
Highest paying cities for iron workers
The highest-paying cities for iron workers are Los Angeles, CA, Buffalo, NY, and Wichita, KS.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $48,571 | $23.35 |
| 2 | Buffalo, NY | $46,306 | $22.26 |
| 3 | Wichita, KS | $45,054 | $21.66 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls, SD | $44,848 | $21.56 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $44,187 | $21.24 |
| 6 | Reno, NV | $40,200 | $19.33 |
| 7 | Grand Rapids, MI | $39,600 | $19.04 |
| 8 | Broken Arrow, OK | $39,405 | $18.94 |
| 9 | Chandler, AZ | $39,271 | $18.88 |
| 10 | Akron, OH | $39,178 | $18.84 |
| 11 | Windsor, CT | $38,312 | $18.42 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $38,166 | $18.35 |
| 13 | Cranston, RI | $38,152 | $18.34 |
| 14 | Huntsville, AL | $37,593 | $18.07 |
| 15 | Virginia Beach, VA | $37,525 | $18.04 |
| 16 | Rochester, NH | $37,153 | $17.86 |
| 17 | Corpus Christi, TX | $36,284 | $17.44 |
| 18 | Kingsport, TN | $36,031 | $17.32 |
| 19 | Pueblo, CO | $32,826 | $15.78 |
| 20 | Jacksonville, FL | $31,306 | $15.05 |
Iron Worker salary details
An iron worker's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an iron worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $41,422 | $3,452 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest paying iron worker jobs
The highest paying types of iron workers are iron worker apprentice, ironworker/welder, and structural rigger.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Erector | $36,280 | $3,023 | $17.44 | 294 |
| Billboard Installer | $37,096 | $3,091 | $17.83 | 17,367 |
Top companies hiring iron workers now:
Which companies pay iron workers the most?
Iron worker salaries at EMCOR Group and MVP Group Int are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average iron worker salary at companies like Middlesex School and Structural Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMCOR Group | $45,444 | $21.85 |
| 2 | MVP Group Int | $44,666 | $21.47 |
| 3 | Middlesex School | $42,590 | $20.48 |
| 4 | Structural Group | $42,239 | $20.31 |
| 5 | MasTec | $41,989 | $20.19 |
| 6 | Woods Services | $40,914 | $19.67 |
| 7 | Koch Industries | $40,816 | $19.62 |
| 8 | Harrison Steel | $40,602 | $19.52 |
| 9 | Tradesmen International | $40,529 | $19.49 |
| 10 | Baldwin & Sons | $40,297 | $19.37 |
| 11 | CMI | $40,083 | $19.27 |
| 12 | Grp Inc | $40,083 | $19.27 |
| 13 | PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS INC. | $40,083 | $19.27 |
| 14 | Amec Foster Wheeler | $40,083 | $19.27 |
| 15 | Structural Preservation Systems LLC | $40,041 | $19.25 |
| 16 | Skilled Trades | $39,976 | $19.22 |
| 17 | Jans | $39,876 | $19.17 |
| 18 | State Bar of Michigan | $39,860 | $19.16 |
| 19 | Michigan Co | $39,162 | $18.83 |
| 20 | Conservation Legacy | $39,086 | $18.79 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Iron Worker salary by industry
The average iron worker salary varies across industries:
- The average iron worker salary in the construction industry is $44,272, the highest of any industry.
- The average iron worker salary in the finance industry is $41,391.
- Iron workers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $40,680, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for iron workers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | $44,272 | $21.28 |
| 2 | Energy | $41,391 | $19.90 |
| 3 | Technology | $40,931 | $19.68 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $40,680 | $19.56 |
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Iron Worker salary trends
The average iron worker salary has risen by $6,905 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average iron worker earned $34,517 annually, but today, they earn $41,422 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for iron workers over the last decade.
Compare iron worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average iron worker salary over time
Compare iron worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Iron Worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,400 | $19.91 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | $41,600 | $19.99 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $40,800 | $19.60 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $39,700 | $19.11 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $39,100 | $18.81 | +2.5% |
Recently added iron worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of The Treasury | Iron Worker | Parkersburg, WV | 12/16/2024 | $107,021 |
| Tradesmen International | Iron Worker | Harriman, TN | 12/10/2024 | $54,262 |
| NSC Technologies, LLC | Iron Worker/Steel Building Erector | Fort Wayne, IN | 12/04/2024 | $66,784 |
| Tradesmen International | Iron Worker | Kalamazoo, MI | 11/30/2024 | $50,088 |
| Anchorcm | Iron Worker | Missouri City, TX | 11/25/2024 | $58,436 |
| Mid-Land Enterprises | Pemb Skilled Erector/Iron Worker | Joplin, MO | 10/31/2024 | $37,566 |
| Legacy Talent Search | Iron Workers | Portland, OR | 10/22/2024 | $62,610 |
| Tradesmen International | Iron Worker | McFarland, WI | 10/21/2024 | $58,436 |
| Tradesmen International, Inc. | Iron Worker | Memphis, TN | 10/17/2024 | $62,610 |
| Iron Indastries | Journeyman Iron Worker | Montrose, CO | 10/04/2024 | $41,740 |
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