Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$44,580
- 25th Percentile — Junior$49,880
- 50th Percentile — Median$62,780
- 75th Percentile — Senior$82,660
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$108,260
The top 10% of Structural Iron and Steel Workers earn $108,260 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $44,580, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $113,290 | +61.2% |
| New Jersey | $112,660 | +60.3% |
| Illinois | $98,680 | +40.4% |
| Washington | $98,300 | +39.9% |
| Hawaii | $96,620 | +37.5% |
| New York | $92,830 | +32.1% |
| Minnesota | $92,680 | +31.9% |
| Rhode Island | $89,740 | +27.7% |
| Oregon | $89,260 | +27.0% |
| Wisconsin | $85,460 | +21.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $83,980 | +19.5% |
| Alaska | $81,450 | +15.9% |
| California | $80,920 | +15.1% |
| North Dakota | $77,890 | +10.8% |
| Nevada | $73,740 | +4.9% |
| Iowa | $73,110 | +4.0% |
| Ohio | $72,700 | +3.4% |
| Missouri | $71,910 | +2.3% |
| Indiana | $70,590 | +0.4% |
| District of Columbia | $69,290 | -1.4% |
| Connecticut | $68,500 | -2.5% |
| Maryland | $68,310 | -2.8% |
| Idaho | $68,020 | -3.2% |
| West Virginia | $67,180 | -4.4% |
| Kentucky | $66,980 | -4.7% |
| Montana | $64,530 | -8.2% |
| Nebraska | $64,390 | -8.4% |
| Maine | $64,350 | -8.4% |
| Michigan | $63,580 | -9.5% |
| Louisiana | $62,830 | -10.6% |
| Arizona | $62,360 | -11.3% |
| New Mexico (est.) | $61,846 | -12.0% |
| Colorado | $61,010 | -13.2% |
| New Hampshire | $60,430 | -14.0% |
| Virginia | $59,520 | -15.3% |
| Vermont | $59,500 | -15.3% |
| Delaware | $59,350 | -15.6% |
| Kansas | $59,310 | -15.6% |
| Tennessee | $58,090 | -17.3% |
| Texas | $56,740 | -19.3% |
| Utah | $56,670 | -19.4% |
| South Dakota | $56,500 | -19.6% |
| Florida | $55,720 | -20.7% |
| Alabama | $53,970 | -23.2% |
| North Carolina | $53,250 | -24.2% |
| South Carolina | $52,760 | -24.9% |
| Georgia | $52,500 | -25.3% |
| Mississippi | $51,580 | -26.6% |
| Oklahoma | $51,200 | -27.1% |
| Wyoming | $50,500 | -28.1% |
| Arkansas | $46,020 | -34.5% |
What Factors Affect Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Structural Iron and Steel Workers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $113,290, while Arkansas pays $46,020 — a gap of $67,270 per year.
The middle half of Structural Iron and Steel Workers earn between $49,880 and $82,660 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,580, while the top 10% earn more than $108,260.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Structural Iron and Steel Workers?
The average salary for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in the United States is $70,280 per year, with a median of $62,780.
What is the starting salary for Structural Iron and Steel Workers?
Entry-level Structural Iron and Steel Workers typically earn between $44,580 and $49,880 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Structural Iron and Steel Workers the most?
Massachusetts pays Structural Iron and Steel Workers the most at $113,290 per year on average, followed by New Jersey ($112,660) and Illinois ($98,680).
How much do Structural Iron and Steel Workers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $70,280, Structural Iron and Steel Workers earn approximately $33.79 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Structural Iron and Steel Workers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 68,380 Structural Iron and Steel Workers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $70,280 and a median of $62,780 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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