Ironworker Rigger Salary in the United States

How much does an Ironworker Rigger make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ironworker Rigger in the United States is $48,448 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,862
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,028 to $52,852
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,004
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Ironworker Rigger Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,852 $4,404 $1,016 $25
Average $48,448 $4,037 $932 $23
25th Percentile $44,028 $3,669 $847 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Ironworker Rigger Salaries

An Ironworker Rigger'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ironworker Rigger Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ironworker Rigger'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): $47,319
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,124
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,549
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,743
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,067
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ironworker Rigger$47,319
Intermediate Level Ironworker Rigger$48,124
Senior Level Ironworker Rigger$49,549
Specialist Level Ironworker Rigger$49,743
Expert Level Ironworker Rigger$50,067
$47,319 0 yr
$48,124 < 2 yrs
$49,549 2-4 yrs
$49,743 5-8 yrs
$50,067 > 8 yrs
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How Do Ironworker Rigger 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 Ironworker Riggers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,642.
  • California: $53,438.
  • Massachusetts: $52,726.

Top Paying Cities for Ironworker Riggers

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:

  • San Jose: $61,108
  • San Francisco: $60,439
  • Oakland: $59,165

What Skills Can Increase an Ironworker Rigger's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Alignment (Mentioned in 33.01% Job Postings): Ensuring one’s own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the strategies, priorities, and goals of our business.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 2.52% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
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Alignment 33.01%
Repairing 2.52%
Career Development 1.2%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Ironworker Rigger's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $57,653
19%
Initiative
 $57,169
18%
Leadership
 $56,684
17%
Commitment
 $56,200
16%
Written Communication
 $54,746
13%
Coordination
 $54,262
12%
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How Education impacts an Ironworker Rigger's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ironworker Riggers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Ironworker Rigger with a No Diploma is between $46,870 and $47,911).

Ironworker Rigger Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ironworker Rigger
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 83.3%
High School 83.3%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Ironworker Rigger Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ironworker Rigger'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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$44,028
Average $48,448/year
$52,852
$3,669
Average $4,037/month
$4,404
$847
Average $932/week
$1,016
$21
Average $23/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $52,852 $4,404 $1,016 $25
Average $48,448 $4,037 $932 $23
25th Percentile $44,028 $3,669 $847 $21

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Salary Trends for Ironworker Rigger

Salaries for an Ironworker Rigger can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $48,156 in 2023 to around $48,191 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ironworker Rigger salary trends, .

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$48,156
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$48,374
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$48,191
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2023 $48,156
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2025 $48,191
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