Ironworker salary in Arizona
Median $28.55 an hour for 3,980 structural iron and steel workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
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 structural iron and steel workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.34 – $23.53 | $46,470 – $48,940 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.53 – $30.95 | $48,940 – $64,370 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.95 – $44.36 | $64,370 – $92,270 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Ironworker pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $23.07 | $28.63 | $44.36 | 3,470 | about the same as |
| Tucson | $21.79 | $26.33 | $35.32 | 230 | 8% below |
| Sierra Vista | $18.77 | $23.79 | $49.57 | 40 | 17% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $22.19 | $23.24 | $37.98 | 70 | 19% below |
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.
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 2026-09-28. 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 structural iron and steel workers in Arizona in May 2025, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.80; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2221.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.