Ironworker salary in Connecticut
Median $30.00 an hour for 330 structural iron and steel workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Ironworker pay in Connecticut: the full range
Connecticut ranks 28th of 50 states for median ironworker pay, and 33rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.96). 330 structural iron and steel workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.99 – $24.14 | $47,810 – $50,210 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.14 – $42.29 | $50,210 – $87,960 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $42.29 – $47.00 | $87,960 – $97,760 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Ironworker pay by metro in Connecticut
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $22.68 | $45.25 | $49.15 | 30 | 51% above |
| Hartford | $24.14 | $31.18 | $45.91 | 140 | 4% above |
| New Haven | $23.78 | $30.00 | $47.00 | 80 | about the same as |
Ironworker wages in Connecticut over time
Table
| Year | Connecticut $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.43 | $37.55 | $17.19 | 300 |
| 2000 | $23.80 | $44.50 | $17.92 | 250 |
| 2001 | $25.36 | $46.10 | $18.72 | 270 |
| 2002 | $25.60 | $45.81 | $19.55 | 390 |
| 2003 | $26.19 | $45.82 | $19.58 | 390 |
| 2004 | $28.16 | $47.99 | $20.40 | 420 |
| 2005 | $30.06 | $49.55 | $19.51 | 370 |
| 2006 | $29.33 | $46.84 | $19.46 | 370 |
| 2007 | $27.19 | $42.22 | $20.26 | 320 |
| 2008 | $26.18 | $39.15 | $20.68 | 380 |
| 2009 | $27.24 | $40.88 | $21.40 | 420 |
| 2010 | $27.73 | $40.94 | $21.42 | 370 |
| 2011 | $27.31 | $39.09 | $21.97 | 440 |
| 2012 | $30.47 | $42.73 | $22.18 | 520 |
| 2013 | $29.00 | $40.08 | $22.36 | 590 |
| 2014 | $27.81 | $37.82 | $23.17 | 660 |
| 2015 | $22.72 | $30.86 | $24.28 | 490 |
| 2016 | $23.48 | $31.50 | $24.91 | 540 |
| 2017 | $28.60 | $37.56 | $25.30 | 400 |
| 2018 | $31.22 | $40.03 | $25.95 | 460 |
| 2019 | $30.30 | $38.16 | $26.46 | 490 |
| 2020 | $30.17 | $37.53 | $26.36 | 370 |
| 2021 | $30.06 | $35.71 | $28.15 | 200 |
| 2022 | $26.48 | $29.13 | $29.09 | 150 |
| 2023 | $36.44 | $38.50 | $30.17 | 240 |
| 2024 | $38.67 | $39.69 | $30.14 | 260 |
| 2025 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.18 | 330 |
In today's dollars, the median ironworker wage in Connecticut changed by -2.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for ironworkers in Connecticut
On federally funded construction in Connecticut, contractors must pay ironworkers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 8 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $88.87 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $30.00.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | Union IRON0424-001 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260020 |
| Hartford | Union IRON0015-010 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260021 |
| Litchfield | Union IRON0015-009 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260019 |
| Middlesex | Union IRON0015-010 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260022 |
| New Haven | Union IRON0424-001 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260023 |
| New London | Union IRON0015-010 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260024 |
| Tolland | Union IRON0015-010 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260025 |
| Windham | Union IRON0015-010 2025-06-02 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 | CT20260026 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Connecticut prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do ironworkers make in Connecticut?
The median ironworker in Connecticut earned $30.00 an hour ($62,400 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $30.18. The middle half earn $24.14–$42.29; the top 10% earn more than $47.00.
Where does Connecticut rank for ironworker pay?
Connecticut ranks 28th of 50 states for ironworker pay, with a median of $30.00 an hour, and 33rd after adjusting for Connecticut's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.6, US = 100).
What is the union ironworker rate in Connecticut?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for ironworkers in 8 counties, with a typical package of $88.87 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many ironworkers work in Connecticut?
BLS counted 330 structural iron and steel workers in Connecticut in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.44; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut 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.