Ironworker salary in Vermont
Median $26.75 an hour for 50 structural iron and steel workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2000.
Ironworker pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 42nd of 50 states for median ironworker pay, and 41st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.30). 50 structural iron and steel workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.33 – $23.20 | $46,450 – $48,250 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.20 – $30.01 | $48,250 – $62,410 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.01 – $40.21 | $62,410 – $83,630 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Ironworker wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $14.51 | $27.13 | $17.92 | — |
| 2004 | $15.00 | $25.56 | $20.40 | 30 |
| 2005 | $14.90 | $24.56 | $19.51 | 70 |
| 2006 | $14.80 | $23.63 | $19.46 | 110 |
| 2007 | $16.86 | $26.18 | $20.26 | 120 |
| 2008 | $16.85 | $25.20 | $20.68 | 60 |
| 2009 | $17.48 | $26.23 | $21.40 | 60 |
| 2010 | $17.11 | $25.26 | $21.42 | 80 |
| 2011 | $17.08 | $24.45 | $21.97 | 70 |
| 2012 | $17.34 | $24.31 | $22.18 | 40 |
| 2013 | $19.17 | $26.49 | $22.36 | 40 |
| 2014 | $18.24 | $24.81 | $23.17 | 70 |
| 2015 | $19.39 | $26.34 | $24.28 | 70 |
| 2016 | $20.69 | $27.75 | $24.91 | 60 |
| 2017 | $19.89 | $26.12 | $25.30 | 90 |
| 2018 | $20.55 | $26.35 | $25.95 | 100 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26.46 | 30 |
| 2020 | $23.01 | $28.62 | $26.36 | 80 |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $28.15 | 80 |
| 2022 | $24.64 | $27.11 | $29.09 | 90 |
| 2023 | $25.27 | $26.70 | $30.17 | 50 |
| 2024 | $29.43 | $30.20 | $30.14 | 50 |
| 2025 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $30.18 | 50 |
In today's dollars, the median ironworker wage in Vermont changed by +1.6% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for ironworkers in Vermont
On federally funded construction in Vermont, contractors must pay ironworkers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 14 of the 14 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $59.77 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $26.75.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260016 |
| Bennington | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260017 |
| Caledonia | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260018 |
| Chittenden | Union IRON0007-024 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260025 |
| Essex | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260024 |
| Franklin | Union IRON0007-024 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260026 |
| Grand Isle | Union IRON0007-024 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260027 |
| Lamoille | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260024 |
| Orange | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260024 |
| Orleans | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260019 |
| Rutland | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260020 |
| Washington | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260021 |
| Windham | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260022 |
| Windsor | Union IRON0007-002 2025-09-16 | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | VT20260023 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Vermont prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do ironworkers make in Vermont?
The median ironworker in Vermont earned $26.75 an hour ($55,640 a year) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $30.18. The middle half earn $23.20–$30.01; the top 10% earn more than $40.21.
Where does Vermont rank for ironworker pay?
Vermont ranks 42nd of 50 states for ironworker pay, with a median of $26.75 an hour, and 41st after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union ironworker rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for ironworkers in 14 counties, with a typical package of $59.77 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many ironworkers work in Vermont?
BLS counted 50 structural iron and steel workers in Vermont in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.34; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont 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.