Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary
Structural Iron and Steel Workers earn a median of $62,780 a year ($30.18/hr) in the U.S. – from $29,620 in Puerto Rico to $120,840 in Massachusetts. Enter your pay below to see how you compare.
Median pay, United States$30.18/hr · $62,780 a year
Pay range
90% earn more$44,580$21.43/hr
75% earn more$49,880$23.98/hr
half earn more, half less$62,780$30.18/hr
25% earn more$82,660$39.74/hr
top 10% earn more$108,260$52.05/hr
pulled up by top earners$70,280$33.79/hr
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Pay by state
States ranked by median annual wage for structural iron and steel workers. Tap a state for its minimum wage.
2,050 jobs · $58.10/hr$120,840
1,060 jobs · $54.43/hr$113,220
850 jobs · $51.76/hr$107,660
2,740 jobs · $48.97/hr$101,850
290 jobs · $48.01/hr$99,860
360 jobs · $47.27/hr$98,320
570 jobs · $46.18/hr$96,050
910 jobs · $45.83/hr$95,320
710 jobs · $44.63/hr$92,820
2,700 jobs · $44.52/hr$92,610
1,610 jobs · $39.89/hr$82,970
270 jobs · $39.48/hr$82,120
1,320 jobs · $37.22/hr$77,410
jobs n/a · $37.21/hr$77,400
120 jobs · $37.01/hr$76,970
7,110 jobs · $36.72/hr$76,370
2,290 jobs · $35.92/hr$74,710
500 jobs · $34.98/hr$72,750
150 jobs · $34.54/hr$71,850
710 jobs · $34.49/hr$71,730
2,750 jobs · $33.72/hr$70,130
1,180 jobs · $33.09/hr$68,830
130 jobs · $32.40/hr$67,390
610 jobs · $31.48/hr$65,470
990 jobs · $30.80/hr$64,060
1,750 jobs · $30.21/hr$62,830
1,400 jobs · $30.05/hr$62,510
330 jobs · $30.00/hr$62,400
200 jobs · $29.69/hr$61,750
210 jobs · $29.44/hr$61,240
2,300 jobs · $28.97/hr$60,260
220 jobs · $28.81/hr$59,920
90 jobs · $28.76/hr$59,820
3,980 jobs · $28.55/hr$59,390
860 jobs · $28.28/hr$58,830
260 jobs · $28.15/hr$58,560
1,630 jobs · $28.01/hr$58,250
440 jobs · $27.43/hr$57,050
1,240 jobs · $27.29/hr$56,750
1,740 jobs · $27.23/hr$56,640
2,730 jobs · $26.78/hr$55,700
50 jobs · $26.75/hr$55,640
9,700 jobs · $25.12/hr$52,240
660 jobs · $24.40/hr$50,750
480 jobs · $24.37/hr$50,690
2,000 jobs · $23.43/hr$48,740
980 jobs · $23.12/hr$48,090
1,140 jobs · $22.92/hr$47,660
80 jobs · $22.83/hr$47,480
1,080 jobs · $21.88/hr$45,510
160 jobs · $14.24/hr$29,620
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), SOC code 47-2221. Wages exclude the self-employed. All jobs · Minimum wage by state
Questions & answers
How much do structural iron and steel workers make?
The median wage for structural iron and steel workers in the U.S. was $30.18 an hour or $62,780 a year in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $49,880 and $82,660 a year.
Which state pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median wage for structural iron and steel workers: $120,840 a year. The lowest published median is in Puerto Rico at $29,620. Living costs also differ a lot between states.
How many structural iron and steel workers are there?
BLS estimates 68,380 structural iron and steel workers were employed in the U.S. in May 2025, not counting the self-employed.
What is the difference between median and average pay?
The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) adds everyone up and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. The median is usually the better guide to typical pay.
What does the 10th or 90th percentile mean?
The 10th percentile is the wage that only 10% of workers earn less than – often entry-level pay. The 90th percentile is the wage that only 10% earn more than – usually the most experienced or highest-paid workers.