Ironworkers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$61,940
~$30/hr · ~$5,162/mo
US Jobs
85K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
1/10
Very Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Very Safe 1/10
Ironworking is a highly physical occupation performed in unpredictable, outdoor environments and at great heights, which provides a significant natural barrier to AI and robotics. While AI might assist with peripheral tasks like blueprint analysis or site scheduling, the core duties of manual welding, bolting, and balancing on structural beams require real-time human dexterity and physical presence that cannot be automated with current or near-future technology.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,162/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)