What are the main factors that influence a Structural Ironworker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Structural Ironworker's salary?

A Structural Ironworker's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,290 for beginners, reaching about $56,737 at mid-level, and approach $57,267 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Structural Ironworker?

Structural Ironworker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Ironworker roles are District of Columbia $58,618, California $58,396, Massachusetts $57,618. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Structural Ironworker roles make?

Salaries for Structural Ironworker level roles vary by specialization: Ironworker Foreman: $89,010; Structural Ironworker, Sr.: $58,588; Senior Rebar Ironworker: $55,960; Journeyman Ironworker: $55,066; Ironworker: $52,081.

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Structural Ironworker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Structural Ironworker make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Structural Ironworker in Rhode Island is $55,272 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Structural Ironworker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,857
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,784 to $59,766
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,787

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Structural Ironworker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,766	$4,980	$1,149	$29
Average	$55,272	$4,606	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$49,784	$4,149	$957	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Ironworker Salaries

A Structural Ironworker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Structural Ironworker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Structural Ironworker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,290
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,280
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,737
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,936
Expert (over 8 years): $57,267

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Structural Ironworker	$54,290
Intermediate Level Structural Ironworker	$55,280
Senior Level Structural Ironworker	$56,737
Specialist Level Structural Ironworker	$56,936
Expert Level Structural Ironworker	$57,267

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How Do Structural Ironworker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Structural Ironworkers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,618.
California: $58,396.
Massachusetts: $57,618.

District of Columbia $58,618 California $58,396 Massachusetts $57,618 Washington $57,406 New Jersey $57,385 Alaska $57,311 Connecticut $56,580 New York $56,284

Hawaii $55,336 Rhode Island $54,891 Maryland $54,590 Minnesota $54,177 Colorado $54,018 Illinois $53,965 Oregon $53,764 Delaware $53,615

New Hampshire $53,522 Virginia $53,314 Pennsylvania $52,705 Nevada $52,398 North Dakota $52,297 Michigan $52,138 Wisconsin $52,080 Vermont $51,964

Texas $51,641 Maine $51,619 Arizona $51,588 Ohio $51,551 Georgia $51,064 Indiana $50,820 Wyoming $50,772 Utah $50,698

Iowa $50,666 Kansas $50,412 Louisiana $50,338 North Carolina $50,312 Missouri $50,301 Florida $50,095 Montana $49,983 Nebraska $49,878

Kentucky $49,819 South Carolina $49,608 Tennessee $49,475 Idaho $49,422 New Mexico $49,036 Oklahoma $48,951 Alabama $48,639 South Dakota $48,115

Arkansas $47,829 West Virginia $47,675 Mississippi $47,215

Top Paying Cities for Structural Ironworkers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $55,791
Albion: $54,865
Ashaway: $56,003

Adamsville, RI $55,791 Albion, RI $54,865 Ashaway, RI $56,003 Barrington, RI $54,865 Block Island, RI $55,712 Bradford, RI $55,966 Bristol, RI $54,812 Carolina, RI $55,511

Charlestown, RI $55,569 Chepachet, RI $54,759 Clayville, RI $54,812 Coventry, RI $54,759 West Greenwich, RI $54,722 East Greenwich, RI $54,796 Exeter, RI $55,966 Fiskeville, RI $54,865

Forestdale, RI $54,812 Foster, RI $54,722 Glendale, RI $54,722 Greene, RI $55,336 Greenville, RI $54,865 Harmony, RI $54,849 Harrisville, RI $54,759 Hope, RI $54,865

Hope Valley, RI $56,003 Hopkinton, RI $56,019 Jamestown, RI $55,458 Kenyon, RI $55,950 Little Compton, RI $55,770 Manville, RI $54,865 Mapleville, RI $54,722 Newport, RI $55,468

Middletown, RI $55,701 North Kingstown, RI $54,706 North Scituate, RI $54,849 Oakland, RI $54,775 Pascoag, RI $54,743 Pawtucket, RI $54,865 Central Falls, RI $54,865 Cumberland, RI $54,865

Lincoln, RI $54,865 Portsmouth, RI $55,246 Prudence Island, RI $54,759 Rockville, RI $56,019 Saunderstown, RI $55,490 Shannock, RI $55,934 Slatersville, RI $54,812 Slocum, RI $55,490

Tiverton, RI $55,807 Wakefield, RI $55,431 Kingston, RI $55,442 Narragansett, RI $55,452 Peace Dale, RI $55,431 Warren, RI $54,849 Warwick, RI $54,865 Westerly, RI $56,035

West Kingston, RI $55,474 West Warwick, RI $54,865 Wood River Junction, RI $55,966 Woonsocket, RI $54,812 North Smithfield, RI $54,849 Wyoming, RI $55,950 Providence, RI $54,865 Cranston, RI $54,865

North Providence, RI $54,865 East Providence, RI $54,865 Riverside, RI $54,865 Rumford, RI $54,865 Smithfield, RI $54,865 Johnston, RI $54,865

Structural Ironworker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Structural Ironworker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$49,784

Average $55,272/year

$59,766

$4,149

Average $4,606/month

$4,980

$957

Average $1,063/week

$1,149

$24

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,766	$4,980	$1,149	$29
Average	$55,272	$4,606	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$49,784	$4,149	$957	$24

Structural Ironworker Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Structural Ironworker, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Structural Ironworker, Sr. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $61,166 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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