Construction & Carpentry
Ironworker jobs
Ironworkers erect structural steel, place rebar and install ornamental metal on buildings and bridges.
- Typical US pay
- $48k–$105k /yr
- ≈ $23–$50/hr
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- Also called
- structural ironworker, rebar worker, reinforcing ironworker, steel erector
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What does a ironworker do?
- Erect and bolt structural steel beams and columns
- Tie and place reinforcing steel (rebar)
- Rig loads and signal cranes
- Weld and install stairs, rails and curtain wall
Key skills
- Rigging
- Structural welding
- Rebar placement
- Working at heights
- Crane signaling
How to become a ironworker
3–4 year Ironworkers union apprenticeship.
Licensing & certifications
AWS welding certs, rigger and signal person certifications.
Frequently asked questions
How much do ironworkers make?
Ironworkers in the US typically earn about $48k to $105k a year, depending on experience, location, specialty and union membership.
How do I become a ironworker?
3–4 year Ironworkers union apprenticeship.
Do ironworkers need a license?
AWS welding certs, rigger and signal person certifications.
What other job titles are there for ironworkers?
Common titles include structural ironworker, rebar worker, reinforcing ironworker, steel erector, rodbuster.
Pay ranges are approximate US figures for entry-level through experienced workers and vary by region, union status and specialty.