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The U.S. is a hub for traveling ironworker work. Refineries, power plants, data centers and large industrial projects nationwide regularly bring in traveling ironworkers for turnarounds, outages and contract jobs — often with per diem and overtime. Below are the current ironworker jobs posted on RoadTrades. Apply with your RoadTrades resume to send your details straight to the recruiter.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers nationwide — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the national median.