Ironworkers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 7236 ยท Browse All Occupations
Ironworkers fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, curtain walls, ornamental iron and other metals used in the construction of buildings, bridges, highways, dams and other structures and equipment. They are employed by construction ironwork contractors.
Alternate Job Titles
- Apprentice Ironworker
- Apprentice Metal Structure Erector
- Bridge Construction Ironworker
- Building Systems Erector
- Curtain Wall Installation Ironworker
- Generalist Steel Structure Erector
- Iron Structure Erector
- Ironworker
- Ironworker - Metal Building Systems Erector
- Ironworker - Ornamental
- Ironworker - Reinforcing Rebar
- Ironworker Apprentice
- Ironworker Generalist
- Journeyman/woman Ironworker
- Journeyman/woman Reinforcing Ironworker
- Metal Scaffold Erector
- Metal Structure Erector
- Metal Tank Erecting Ironworker
- Metal Wall Framing Installer
- Metal Wall Framing Ironworker
- Metal Wall Installation Ironworker
- Ornamental Ironworker
- Ornamental-metal Worker
- Precast Concrete Erector
- Reinforcing Ironworker
- Reinforcing Rodworker
- Reinforcing Steel Ironworker
- Rodworker Apprentice
- Steel Door Setting Ironworker
- Structural Iron Erector
- Structural Ironworker
- Structural Metal Erector
- Structural Steel Erector
- Tower Crane Erector
- Ironworker
- Ironworker - Metal Building Systems Erector
- Ironworker Apprentice
- Ornamental Ironworker
- Reinforcing Ironworker
- Structural Steel Erector
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for ironworkers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $52,487 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $61,952 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $74,543 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $92,261 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | N/A |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $59,802 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for ironworkers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $59,802 |
| Female | $61,967 |
Extracted Salary Information (8 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for ironworkers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for ironworkers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 45 |
| 25 to 34 years | 130 |
| 35 to 44 years | 80 |
| 45 to 54 years | 80 |
| 55 to 64 years | 40 |
| 65 to 74 years | 0 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 385 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for ironworkers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 205 |
| Part Time | 190 |
| Total | 405 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for ironworkers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 380 |
| Female | 10 |
| Total | 385 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for ironworkers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 365 |
| Self Employed | 20 |
| Total | 385 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for ironworkers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 325 |
| Unemployed | 65 |
| Total | 385 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for ironworkers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 75 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 95 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 135 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 75 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 30 |
| Total | 405 |
