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Ironworker Salary in Central North Carolina (Non-Metro)

Non-metro area wage data for structural iron and steel workers from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.

Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

Area Wage Data

All ironworkers, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual

$46,130

-$16,650 vs. national

Median Hourly

$22.18

vs. North Carolina

-$3,443

vs. state average

Total Employed

170

In this area

No union scale is published for this area yet. Published scales elsewhere in North Carolina are shown below.

Published union scale elsewhere in North Carolina

Ironworkers Local 848, Charlotte: $29.75/hr base + $18.00 fringe, effective July 2025

These are the rates negotiated for those North Carolina metros, not for this area. Union jurisdictions vary; ask the local which agreement covers work in this area.

Full Wage Breakdown

All ironworkers, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.