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 $52,651 for beginners, reaching about $55,039 at mid-level, and approach $55,563 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 $58,601, California $58,378, Massachusetts $57,600. 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: $90,298; Structural Ironworker, Sr.: $58,598; Reinforcing Ironworker, Sr.: $56,000; Journeyman Ironworker: $53,919; Ironworker Helper: $52,331.

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Structural Ironworker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Structural Ironworker make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Ironworker in Delaware is $53,599 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,978
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,305 to $57,985
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,485

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Structural Ironworker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,985	$4,832	$1,115	$28
Average	$53,599	$4,467	$1,031	$26
25th Percentile	$48,305	$4,025	$929	$23

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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): $52,651
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,599
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,039
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,236
Expert (over 8 years): $55,563

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Structural Ironworker	$52,651
Intermediate Level Structural Ironworker	$53,599
Senior Level Structural Ironworker	$55,039
Specialist Level Structural Ironworker	$55,236
Expert Level Structural Ironworker	$55,563

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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: $58,601.
California: $58,378.
Massachusetts: $57,600.

District of Columbia $58,601 California $58,378 Massachusetts $57,600 Washington $57,389 New Jersey $57,368 Alaska $57,293 Connecticut $56,563 New York $56,267

Hawaii $55,319 Rhode Island $54,875 Maryland $54,573 Minnesota $54,160 Colorado $54,001 Illinois $53,948 Oregon $53,747 Delaware $53,599

New Hampshire $53,506 Virginia $53,297 Pennsylvania $52,689 Nevada $52,382 North Dakota $52,281 Michigan $52,123 Wisconsin $52,064 Vermont $51,948

Texas $51,625 Maine $51,604 Arizona $51,572 Ohio $51,535 Georgia $51,048 Indiana $50,805 Wyoming $50,757 Utah $50,683

Iowa $50,651 Kansas $50,397 Louisiana $50,323 North Carolina $50,297 Missouri $50,286 Florida $50,080 Montana $49,968 Nebraska $49,863

Kentucky $49,804 South Carolina $49,593 Tennessee $49,460 Idaho $49,407 New Mexico $49,021 Oklahoma $48,936 Alabama $48,624 South Dakota $48,100

Arkansas $47,814 West Virginia $47,661 Mississippi $47,200

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:

Lincoln: $53,358
Little Creek: $53,748
Magnolia: $53,671

Lincoln, DE $53,358 Little Creek, DE $53,748 Magnolia, DE $53,671 Milford, DE $53,493 Marydel, DE $53,581 Millsboro, DE $53,134 Millville, DE $53,216 Milton, DE $53,308

Nassau, DE $53,347 Ocean View, DE $53,207 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,309 Seaford, DE $53,339 Selbyville, DE $53,119 Smyrna, DE $53,785 Viola, DE $53,538 Woodside, DE $53,682

Bear, DE $53,558 Newark, DE $53,538 Claymont, DE $53,647 Delaware City, DE $53,591 Hockessin, DE $53,533 Kirkwood, DE $53,581 Middletown, DE $53,602 Montchanin, DE $53,545

New Castle, DE $53,553 Odessa, DE $53,628 Port Penn, DE $53,664 Rockland, DE $53,550 Saint Georges, DE $53,585 Townsend, DE $53,667 Winterthur, DE $53,557 Lewes, DE $53,329

Wilmington, DE $53,536 Dover, DE $53,748 Dover Afb, DE $53,465 Bethany Beach, DE $53,151 Bethel, DE $53,206 Bridgeville, DE $53,331 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,597 Cheswold, DE $53,731

Clayton, DE $53,733 Dagsboro, DE $53,114 Delmar, DE $53,029 Ellendale, DE $53,190 Felton, DE $53,489 Fenwick Island, DE $53,125 Frankford, DE $53,033 Frederica, DE $53,542

Georgetown, DE $53,094 Greenwood, DE $53,340 Harbeson, DE $53,150 Harrington, DE $53,421 Hartly, DE $53,588 Houston, DE $53,345 Kenton, DE $53,735 Laurel, DE $53,062

Yorklyn, DE $53,549

Structural Ironworker Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Structural Ironworker salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $57,313. While startup companies pay approximate $48,426.

Structural Ironworker Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$48,426
Growth Stage	51~500	$51,227
Established	501~5000	$55,338
Enterprise	5000+	$57,313

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.

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$48,305

Average $53,599/year

$57,985

$4,025

Average $4,467/month

$4,832

$929

Average $1,031/week

$1,115

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,985	$4,832	$1,115	$28
Average	$53,599	$4,467	$1,031	$26
25th Percentile	$48,305	$4,025	$929	$23

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 $59,342 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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