WAGE DATA · SOC 47-2221

IRONWORKER PAY
IN OHIO.

Ohio ironworkers earn a median of $34.53/hr (BLS 2024). 1,920 workers employed statewide. Compare market wages, federal prevailing rates, and per-diem baselines below.

// BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS · STATEWIDEOEWS · MAY 2024
HOURLY MEDIAN
$34.53/hr
MEAN HOURLY
$32.49/hr
ANNUAL MEDIAN
$72K
EMPLOYED
1,920
10th · $21.55MEDIAN · $34.5390th · $39.61
// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for ironworkers in Ohio will be imported from SAM.gov in our next data refresh. These are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — crucial for comparing offers against the federal floor.

// GSA PER DIEM · FY 2026GSA

Lodging + M&IE by City

The federal government's per-diem rate is the baseline most contractors use. If your job's per diem is below this, you're subsidizing the contractor.

Cincinnati
Hamilton / Clermont
$249
/day · meals $86
Cleveland
Cuyahoga
$239
/day · meals $80
Columbus
Franklin
$211
/day · meals $80
Sandusky
Erie
$205
/day · meals $68
Hamilton
Butler / Warren
$198
/day · meals $74
Dayton / Fairborn
Greene / Montgomery
$189
/day · meals $74
Standard Rate
Ohio
$178
/day · meals $68
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FAQ

How much does a ironworker earn in Ohio?+
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024), ironworkers in Ohio earn a median of $34.53/hr. That's roughly $72K/year for a full-time schedule at straight time.
What's the top pay for ironworkers in Ohio?+
The top 10% of ironworkers in Ohio earn more than $39.61/hr (BLS 2024). That represents experienced workers, supervisors, or those on high-per-diem travel contracts.
How many ironworkers work in Ohio?+
BLS reports 1,920 ironworkers employed in Ohio as of 2024. Numbers fluctuate with major construction cycles — when big projects like LNG terminals or data centers start, demand spikes.
Do ironworkers in Ohio get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for Ohio is typically $150-$260/day depending on the city. Contractors may set their per diem higher or lower — if it's below the GSA floor, you're subsidizing the contractor's housing budget out of pocket.
What's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?+
Davis-Bacon rates are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — base pay plus fringe benefits. Every contractor working a federal job must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rate for that county and trade. Private-sector jobs don't have to match, but many do as a competitive floor.