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8. Iron Worker
Iron workers are workers within the construction industry who fabricate and manipulate steel and other materials to create and reinforce nearly all structures we use every day. From staircases to the Brooklyn Bridge, iron workers are responsible for creating and keeping structures of most any size functional and safe.
While pay range can vary depending upon whether or not the worker is part of a union or a non-union group, the demand for the area and the scope of the job, iron workers can make a comfortable salary. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that the average wage for an iron worker is currently $53,000 a year, but that in areas like New York, the average is over $80,000 per year.
What makes iron working a dangerous job is that iron workers are exposed to all weather conditions, work in small spaces, on roofs, bridges, in tunnels and nearly anywhere that commercial construction work takes place. Iron workers use welders and work with power tools in these cramped spaces, increasing the chance of injury for workers.
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