Ironworkers in Northeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about ironworkers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 66%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%