Ironworker Salary in Houma
Metro area wage data for structural iron and steel workers from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
How to become an ironworker →Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.
All ironworkers, union and non-union, all experience levels
No union scale is published for this area yet. The nearest published scale is shown below.
- Ironworkers Local 623, Baton Rouge (83 mi away): $34.75/hr base + $13.86 fringe, effective July 2025
This is the rate negotiated for Baton Rouge, not for Houma. Union jurisdictions vary; ask the local which agreement covers work in Houma.
All ironworkers, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $46,800 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $42,060 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $22.50 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $20.22 |
| Total Employed | 90 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2221). How we build these figures →