Ironworker Salary in Illinois
Wage data for structural iron and steel workers in Illinois from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025.
Wage figures on this page reflect all ironworkers counted by the BLS, across union and non-union work, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. The BLS does not publish a separate journey-level tier. Figures shown are medians: half of workers earn more, half earn less. Wages vary within the state, and the metro area figures below show that range.
| Annual Median Wage | $101,850 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $98,680 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $48.97 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $47.44 |
| Total Employed | 2,740 |
City and regional wage data for Illinois. Metro figures reflect workers in that specific market. Wages vary significantly between urban and rural areas within the same state.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2221 (Structural Iron and Steel Workers) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership