Iron Worker in Louisiana: Jobs, Certifications & Pay
Louisiana iron-worker salaries, license requirements, top hiring cities, and active job openings... everything you need to plan your career in the Louisiana trades.
Louisiana Iron Worker Market at a Glance
Real-time iron worker job market data for Louisiana — current openings,
projected growth through 2032, and median wages... pulled from the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Louisiana Iron Worker Salary by Career Stage
See what Iron Worker workers in Louisiana earn at every stage of their career, from entry-level apprenticeships to top-earning contractors.
Apprentice Iron worker
Median Annual Salary
$18-24
$39K-51K
Journeyman Iron worker
Median Annual Salary
$23-30
$49K-62K
Master Iron worker
Median Annual Salary
$33-35
$68K-73K
Contractor
Median Annual Salary
$35-38+
$73K-80K+
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Louisiana iron-worker Jobs
Live Iron Worker job openings across Louisiana. Browse current postings from top employers and contractors hiring now by pay rate, schedule, work environment plus more.
Per diem iron-worker Jobs in Louisiana
Travel for work, earn more. Per diem Iron Worker jobs in Louisiana include daily allowances for lodging and meals on top of competitive hourly rates — often tax-free for traveling tradespeople.
Per Diem Iron Worker Jobs Pay More
Per diem positions offer skilled tradespeople the opportunity to travel while earning premium pay. These short-term assignments include daily allowances for lodging, meals, and incidentals — often tax-free, on top of competitive hourly rates.
Higher Earning Potential
Per diem stipends of $100-$200+ on top of Iron Worker hourly pay
See New Places
Travel for high-paying Iron Worker jobs
Flexible Assignments
Pick Iron Worker projects that fit your schedule
Top 10 Highest-Paying US States for Iron Workers
The 10 US states where Iron Worker workers earn the most at the top of their career, ranked by annual salary. Click any state to explore Iron Worker jobs and career data there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Rank | State | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $124,600 | $59.93/hr |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $124,000 | $59.64/hr |
| 3 | Illinois | $120,600 | $58/hr |
| 4 | Washington | $120,100 | $57.77/hr |
| 5 | New York | $113,200 | $54.45/hr |
| 6 | Hawaii | $111,100 | $53.45/hr |
| 7 | California | $103,900 | $49.99/hr |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $103,900 | $49.96/hr |
| 9 | Oregon | $100,200 | $48.19/hr |
| 10 | Nevada | $99,500 | $47.88/hr |
Louisiana Iron Worker FAQ
Common questions about Iron Worker careers in Louisiana — licensing, salaries, per diem opportunities, and how to get started.
Ready to Build Your iron-worker Career in Louisiana?
Iron Worker jobs in Louisiana aren't just paychecks — they're careers with real earning potential, job security, and a community of tradespeople who show up and get things built. Louisiana contractors are hiring Iron Worker workers right now. Join thousands of tradespeople already using SkilledTrades.com to find their next opportunity.