What is the future Job Outlook for a Ironworkers?

Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:

1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.

2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.

3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

1. What is a day in the life of a Ironworkers like?
   Ironworkers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Install ornamental and other structural metalwork such... more
2. What education do you need to become a Ironworkers ?
   1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. 2. Completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Ironworkers ?
   The job outlook for Ironworkers is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate. 2. Hourly... more
4. How much does a Ironworkers make?
   The average hourly wages for Ironworkers is $23.68/HR, which is above average for occupations in the trades,... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Ironworkers"?
   15% of Ironworkers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
6. How many Ironworkers are employed part-time?
   3% of Ironworkers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 10,100 workers employed in these occupations in... more
7. How many Ironworkers are self-employed?
   Roughly 8% of Ironworkers are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Ironworkers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more