How Much Does An Iron Worker Make?

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The video effectively leverages a common curiosity about high-paying trades and presents the information in a clear, visually appealing format with comparative data, making it highly shareable and informative.

Summary

The video displays union and non-union wages for ironworkers in various cities across the US and Canada. It shows that union wages are generally higher, with cities like New York and Seattle offering over $115,000 and $112,000 annually, respectively. Non-union wages are also presented, with hourly rates ranging from $30 to $67.37.

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1Introduction to ironworker wages
2Union wages in major cities
3Union wages in other cities
4Non-union wages in Arizona
5Non-union wages in Pennsylvania
6Non-union wages in Colorado
7Non-union wages in Washington
8Call to action for more construction career info

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Myth-busting time: you DON'T have to be in a union or on prevailing wage to make great money in construction. Unions provide excellent training, pay and benefits - no doubt. But the industry has changed: merit shops (non-union) also pay well and now offer competitive benefits and career paths. Starting in union or non-union isn't a life sentence - people move from non-union to union and union to non-union all the time as opportunities come up. The important thing is to get your career started and build skills. Want the full breakdown on pay, benefits, and how to choose the right path? Listen & subscribe to the Construction Mentor podcast - find us wherever you get podcasts.

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How Much Does An Iron Worker Make? Union Wages New York City NY SD $115,520.00 Seattle WA M $112,900.00 Chicago IL S&R $111,620.00 Saint Louis MO M $86,540.00 Philadelphia PA MR $87,440.00 Vancouver, BC BC M $87,300.00 Montreal QC M $86,900.00 Non-union Wages Easily apply Journeyman Ironworker FM Steel Construction Gilbert, AZ 85298 $52 an hour Full-time 50 to 60 hours per week Overtime 401(k) Health insurance Easily apply Metal / Iron worker Tradewinds Support Partners, LLC State College, PA $67.37 an hour Easily apply Ironworker Velttri Steel Commerce City, CO 80022 $30 - $50 an hour Full-time A&D insurance Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Non-union Wages Ironworker Rigger-Jrn Hanford Mission Integration Solutions Richland, WA $51.16 an hour Full-time Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Follow for more info about construction careers!