Ironworker salary in Nevada
Median $30.05 an hour for 1,400 structural iron and steel workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Ironworker pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 27th of 50 states for median ironworker pay, and 31st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.05). 1,400 structural iron and steel workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.39 – $28.03 | $46,560 – $58,300 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.03 – $47.88 | $58,300 – $99,580 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $47.88 – $49.89 | $99,580 – $103,770 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Ironworker pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $20.83 | $30.05 | $49.11 | 910 | about the same as |
| Reno | $24.50 | $28.79 | $54.05 | — | 4% below |
Ironworker wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $22.07 | $42.65 | $17.19 | 1,270 |
| 2000 | $21.28 | $39.78 | $17.92 | 1,210 |
| 2001 | $22.46 | $40.83 | $18.72 | 780 |
| 2002 | $25.22 | $45.13 | $19.55 | 840 |
| 2003 | $21.10 | $36.92 | $19.58 | 520 |
| 2004 | $29.67 | $50.57 | $20.40 | 450 |
| 2005 | $34.53 | $56.92 | $19.51 | — |
| 2006 | $30.88 | $49.31 | $19.46 | 1,030 |
| 2007 | $27.54 | $42.76 | $20.26 | 1,240 |
| 2008 | $25.85 | $38.65 | $20.68 | 1,500 |
| 2009 | $27.54 | $41.33 | $21.40 | 1,100 |
| 2010 | $26.50 | $39.13 | $21.42 | 910 |
| 2011 | $30.05 | $43.01 | $21.97 | 610 |
| 2012 | $34.77 | $48.76 | $22.18 | 800 |
| 2013 | $38.65 | $53.41 | $22.36 | 590 |
| 2014 | $39.26 | $53.39 | $23.17 | 390 |
| 2015 | $18.63 | $25.31 | $24.28 | 260 |
| 2016 | $19.23 | $25.79 | $24.91 | 290 |
| 2017 | $18.16 | $23.85 | $25.30 | 470 |
| 2018 | $16.56 | $21.23 | $25.95 | 580 |
| 2019 | $15.93 | $20.06 | $26.46 | 670 |
| 2020 | $18.43 | $22.93 | $26.36 | 550 |
| 2021 | $23.20 | $27.56 | $28.15 | 1,090 |
| 2022 | $23.60 | $25.96 | $29.09 | 860 |
| 2023 | $22.17 | $23.42 | $30.17 | 730 |
| 2024 | $30.28 | $31.08 | $30.14 | 1,050 |
| 2025 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.18 | 1,400 |
In today's dollars, the median ironworker wage in Nevada changed by +18.7% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for ironworkers in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay ironworkers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 17 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $90.97). The market median for the state is $30.05.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260077 |
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260091 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260087 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260082 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $39.12 | $90.97 | NV20260090 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $37.52 | $89.37 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $51.85 | $37.52 | $89.37 | NV20260080 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Nevada prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do ironworkers make in Nevada?
The median ironworker in Nevada earned $30.05 an hour ($62,510 a year) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $30.18. The middle half earn $28.03–$47.88; the top 10% earn more than $49.89.
Where does Nevada rank for ironworker pay?
Nevada ranks 27th of 50 states for ironworker pay, with a median of $30.05 an hour, and 31st after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union ironworker rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a ironworker classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many ironworkers work in Nevada?
BLS counted 1,400 structural iron and steel workers in Nevada in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.05; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada 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.