Ironworker Salary By State: Salary by State (Hourly + Annual)
Trade Industry Insights / Ironworker Salary By State
Quick Answer: How Much Do Ironworkers Make?
Ironworker pay varies by state, project scale, and whether you’re structural (connecting/decking) or reinforcing (rebar). The biggest pay jumps usually come from being trusted at height, rigging competence, and production without safety violations—not just “being on steel.”
This page shows hourly and annual estimates by state so you can compare typical ironworker pay where you live. Use the top 10 chart for quick context, then the full table to compare your state against major commercial/industrial markets.
- Biggest pay drivers: safety record, rigging/signaling competence, pace at height, and specialty work (structural vs rod work).
- Where pay is often highest: major commercial build markets, industrial shutdown regions, and infrastructure corridors.
- Reality check: rebar tying and structural connecting can be different pay lanes depending on local market and contractor mix.
- Best next step: Jump to Ironworker Salaries by State and compare your state to the top 10.
- Want the full career path? How to Become an Ironworker
Ironworker Salaries by State
Ironworker pay can vary a lot depending on where you live. Use this state-by-state breakdown to compare average hourly wage, weekly pay, monthly income, and annual salary for ironworkers across the United States.
Salary estimates are based on aggregated data from publicly available wage sources, including state-level labor datasets, employer-reported estimates, and trade industry compensation data. Primary sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), State Labor Departments, and union wage scales and collective bargaining agreements (where available). Data reflects the most recently available wage releases at the time of publication.
How these Ironworker salary estimates are calculated: Hourly wage figures are based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the trade, supplemented with state labor department wage data and published union wage scales where available. Weekly pay assumes a standard 40-hour work week. Annual salary estimates are calculated using 2,080 work hours per year, and monthly pay is derived by dividing the annual estimate by 12. These figures represent typical earnings and may vary based on experience level, system specialization (residential vs commercial roofing), overtime, seasonality, and regional demand.
Top 10 Highest Paying States for Ironworkers (Hourly)
Complete Ironworker Salary Table by State
| State | Hourly Wage | Weekly Pay | Monthly Pay | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $30.87 | $1,235 | $5,351 | $64,217 |
| New York | $29.84 | $1,199 | $5,197 | $62,358 |
| Massachusetts | $29.79 | $1,197 | $5,188 | $62,254 |
| Alaska | $29.38 | $1,177 | $5,102 | $61,220 |
| Vermont | $29.02 | $1,163 | $5,040 | $60,482 |
| North Dakota | $28.88 | $1,157 | $5,015 | $60,181 |
| Oregon | $28.86 | $1,157 | $5,012 | $60,139 |
| Colorado | $28.70 | $1,150 | $4,984 | $59,802 |
| Hawaii | $28.37 | $1,135 | $4,917 | $59,007 |
| Nevada | $27.81 | $1,113 | $4,822 | $57,858 |
| New Jersey | $27.73 | $1,110 | $4,807 | $57,686 |
| Wisconsin | $27.57 | $1,103 | $4,779 | $57,345 |
| Pennsylvania | $27.39 | $1,095 | $4,745 | $56,944 |
| Delaware | $27.35 | $1,093 | $4,738 | $56,860 |
| South Dakota | $27.32 | $1,092 | $4,734 | $56,802 |
| Virginia | $27.09 | $1,083 | $4,694 | $56,323 |
| California | $26.97 | $1,079 | $4,674 | $56,093 |
| Minnesota | $26.77 | $1,070 | $4,639 | $55,666 |
| Rhode Island | $26.77 | $1,070 | $4,639 | $55,666 |
| New Hampshire | $26.59 | $1,063 | $4,606 | $55,273 |
| Maryland | $26.53 | $1,060 | $4,596 | $55,148 |
| New Mexico | $26.50 | $1,059 | $4,590 | $55,083 |
| Illinois | $26.49 | $1,059 | $4,590 | $55,083 |
| Maine | $26.47 | $1,058 | $4,587 | $55,042 |
| Wyoming | $26.29 | $1,051 | $4,554 | $54,650 |
| Nebraska | $26.08 | $1,042 | $4,517 | $54,198 |
| Indiana | $26.03 | $1,040 | $4,508 | $54,093 |
| Connecticut | $26.02 | $1,040 | $4,506 | $54,072 |
| Ohio | $26 | $1,039 | $4,503 | $54,031 |
| Mississippi | $25.91 | $1,035 | $4,485 | $53,819 |
| Idaho | $25.74 | $1,028 | $4,455 | $53,462 |
| Iowa | $25.70 | $1,026 | $4,448 | $53,371 |
| Missouri | $25.66 | $1,025 | $4,442 | $53,302 |
| Arizona | $25.50 | $1,018 | $4,413 | $52,953 |
| Texas | $25.49 | $1,018 | $4,411 | $52,932 |
| South Carolina | $25.39 | $1,014 | $4,393 | $52,716 |
| Oklahoma | $25.27 | $1,009 | $4,375 | $52,498 |
| Montana | $25.12 | $1,003 | $4,349 | $52,183 |
| Utah | $24.92 | $995 | $4,311 | $51,733 |
| North Carolina | $24.88 | $994 | $4,305 | $51,664 |
| Tennessee | $24.85 | $992 | $4,300 | $51,598 |
| Alabama | $24.82 | $991 | $4,295 | $51,535 |
| Kansas | $24.43 | $974 | $4,222 | $50,667 |
| Michigan | $23.78 | $951 | $4,123 | $49,471 |
| Kentucky | $23.70 | $947 | $4,107 | $49,284 |
| Louisiana | $23.44 | $934 | $4,046 | $48,558 |
| Georgia | $23.16 | $923 | $3,997 | $47,958 |
| Arkansas | $22.60 | $905 | $3,919 | $47,024 |
| West Virginia | $21.28 | $851 | $3,689 | $44,262 |
| Florida | $20.56 | $825 | $3,576 | $42,912 |
What to Do Next
- Follow the career roadmap from training to the field: How to Become an Ironworker
- Compare wages, benefits, and jobsite conditions: Ironworker Union vs Non-Union Jobs
- Browse training options near you: Trade Schools & Apprenticeships Near Me
