Ironworker salary in Arizona
Median $28.55 an hour for 3,980 ironworkers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Ironworker pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 34th of 50 states for median ironworker pay, and 36th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.35). 3,980 ironworkers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.34 – $23.53 | $46,470 – $48,940 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.53 – $30.95 | $48,940 – $64,370 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $30.95 – $44.36 | $64,370 – $92,270 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Ironworker pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $23.07 | $28.63 | $27.72 | $44.36 | 3,470 | about the same as |
| Tucson | $21.79 | $26.33 | $27.17 | $35.32 | 230 | 8% below |
| Sierra Vista | $18.77 | $23.79 | $26.67 | $49.57 | 40 | 17% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $22.19 | $23.24 | $24.70 | $37.98 | 70 | 19% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Ironworker wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.08 | $31.07 | $17.19 | 1,150 |
| 2000 | $15.43 | $28.85 | $17.92 | 1,440 |
| 2001 | $15.64 | $28.43 | $18.72 | 970 |
| 2002 | $16.12 | $28.85 | $19.55 | 1,220 |
| 2003 | $16.60 | $29.04 | $19.58 | 1,530 |
| 2004 | $18.09 | $30.83 | $20.40 | 1,150 |
| 2005 | $17.14 | $28.25 | $19.51 | 2,240 |
| 2006 | $15.24 | $24.34 | $19.46 | 1,780 |
| 2007 | $15.73 | $24.42 | $20.26 | 1,790 |
| 2008 | $16.12 | $24.10 | $20.68 | 1,750 |
| 2009 | $15.71 | $23.58 | $21.40 | 1,310 |
| 2010 | $15.55 | $22.96 | $21.42 | 1,220 |
| 2011 | $16.03 | $22.94 | $21.97 | 900 |
| 2012 | $17.15 | $24.05 | $22.18 | 630 |
| 2013 | $19.94 | $27.56 | $22.36 | 630 |
| 2014 | $17.71 | $24.08 | $23.17 | 790 |
| 2015 | $18.27 | $24.82 | $24.28 | 1,080 |
| 2016 | $19.66 | $26.37 | $24.91 | 1,460 |
| 2017 | $20.94 | $27.50 | $25.30 | 1,770 |
| 2018 | $21.14 | $27.10 | $25.95 | 2,010 |
| 2019 | $21.82 | $27.48 | $26.46 | 1,810 |
| 2020 | $22.66 | $28.19 | $26.36 | 1,820 |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $28.15 | 1,580 |
| 2022 | $24.25 | $26.68 | $29.09 | 1,660 |
| 2023 | $27.67 | $29.24 | $30.17 | 2,500 |
| 2024 | $28.86 | $29.62 | $30.14 | 3,110 |
| 2025 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $30.18 | 3,980 |
In today's dollars, the median ironworker wage in Arizona changed by +15.0% over the last ten years of data and by +3.9% since 2019.
Are there more ironworker jobs in Arizona?
BLS counted 3,980 ironworkers in Arizona in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 25%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for ironworkers in Arizona
Arizona's labor market agency projects the number of ironworkers in the state to change by +22.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,210 to 3,940, with about 350 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +3.1% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 3,980 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for ironworkers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay ironworkers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 15 of the 15 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $52.91 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $28.55.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260022 |
| Cochise | Union IRON0075-007 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260038 |
| Coconino | Union IRON0075-012 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260043 |
| Gila | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260024 |
| Graham | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260025 |
| Greenlee | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260029 |
| Maricopa | Union IRON0075-012 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260039 |
| Mohave | Union IRON0075-012 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260043 |
| Navajo | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260027 |
| Pima | Union IRON0075-007 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260040 |
| Pinal | Union IRON0075-012 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260041 |
| Santa Cruz | Union IRON0075-002 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260028 |
| Yavapai | Union IRON0075-012 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260043 |
| Yuma | Union IRON0075-007 2025-08-01 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | AZ20260042 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do ironworkers make in Arizona?
The median ironworker in Arizona earned $28.55 an hour ($59,390 a year) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $30.18. The middle half earn $23.53–$30.95; the top 10% earn more than $44.36.
Where does Arizona rank for ironworker pay?
Arizona ranks 34th of 50 states for ironworker pay, with a median of $28.55 an hour, and 36th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union ironworker rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for ironworkers in 15 counties, with a typical package of $52.91 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many ironworkers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 3,980 ironworkers in Arizona in May 2025, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.80; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is ironworker work growing in Arizona?
Arizona's labor market agency projects +22.5% growth for ironworkers between 2024 and 2034, from 3,210 to 3,940 jobs.
How many ironworker openings a year are there in Arizona?
Arizona projects about 350 openings a year for ironworkers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 5,900 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2221. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.