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New Hampshire ironworker prevailing wage, county by county
An ironworker's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in New Hampshire runs from $36.58 an hour in Strafford County to $59.77 in Belknap County. The median county is $59.77.
Ironworker rate in each New Hampshire county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belknap CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260015 Mod 1 |
Belknap CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.51 | $2.32 | $24.83 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260032 Mod 1 |
Carroll CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260016 Mod 1 |
Carroll CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.59 | $0.90 | $22.49 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260033 Mod 1 |
Cheshire CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260020 Mod 1 |
Cheshire CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.35 | $2.03 | $24.38 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260034 Mod 1 |
Coos CountyIRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260017 Mod 1 |
Coos CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.59 | $0.90 | $22.49 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260035 Mod 1 |
Grafton CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260018 Mod 1 |
Grafton CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.59 | $0.90 | $22.49 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260036 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.05 | $12.75 | $36.80 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260021 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.45 | $17.20 | $51.65 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260039 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyIRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260024 Mod 1 |
Merrimack CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Merrimack CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.51 | $2.32 | $24.83 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyIRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260022 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.45 | $17.20 | $51.65 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260040 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyIRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260025 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.16 | $12.42 | $36.58 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.45 | $17.20 | $51.65 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyIRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Sullivan CountyIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260020 Mod 1 |
Sullivan CountyIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.35 | $2.03 | $24.38 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260038 Mod 1 |
Main ironworker classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an ironworker make on prevailing wage in New Hampshire?
$36.58 to $59.77 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $59.77. 10 counties, highest main rate first.
- Belknap County1 county$59.77
- Carroll County1 county$59.77
- Cheshire County1 county$59.77
- Coos County1 county$59.77
- Grafton County1 county$59.77
- Merrimack County1 county$59.77
- Rockingham County1 county$59.77
- Sullivan County1 county$59.77
- Hillsborough County1 county$36.80
- Strafford County1 county$36.58
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Carroll County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Cheshire County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Coos County | IRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Grafton County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Merrimack County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Rockingham County | IRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Sullivan County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $59.77 |
| Hillsborough County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.05 | $36.80 |
| Strafford County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.16 | $36.58 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about New Hampshire ironworker pay
What is the ironworker prevailing wage in Hillsborough County?
$36.80 an hour: a $24.05 base wage plus $12.75 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NH20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every ironworker classification in Hillsborough County.
Does ironworker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Hillsborough County the $36.80 total is a $24.05 base wage plus $12.75 in fringe benefits, about 35% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does ironworker prevailing wage pay overtime in New Hampshire?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice ironworkers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Which county pays ironworkers the most in New Hampshire?
Belknap County, at $59.77 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Strafford County at $36.58, and the median county is $59.77.