Ironworkers: Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structural — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Ironworkers: Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structurals across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for Ironworkers: Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structural is $28.08/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $28.08 and $28.08/hr. The highest state average is California at $28.08/hr; the lowest is California at $28.08/hr.

Bottom 10%
$28.08
Median
$28.08
Average
$28.08
Top 10%
$28.08

Range: $28.08 – $28.08/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2221Structural Iron and Steel Workers.

Davis-Bacon median
$28.08/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$30.14/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
-6.8%
D-B rate is below market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

California CA
Avg base: $19.15/hr
Avg total: $28.08/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for Ironworkers: Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structural, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Del Norte CA building $19.15 $8.93 $28.08 WD →
Humboldt CA building $19.15 $8.93 $28.08 WD →
Lake CA building $19.15 $8.93 $28.08 WD →
Mendocino CA building $19.15 $8.93 $28.08 WD →
Top-paying counties for Ironworkers: Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structural →