The average salary for a structural iron and steel worker in the United States is $68,220, but the range typically falls between $48,860 and $80,040. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.8, with a range between $23.49 and $38.48.
There are approximately 63,780 people employed as a structural iron and steel worker in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of structural iron and steel workers.The state with the best pay for a structural iron and steel worker is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $97,520, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $47,570.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,510 | $19.48 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,860 | $23.49 |
| Median | $62,760 | $30.17 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,040 | $38.48 |
| 90th Percentile | $105,010 | $50.49 |
The salary of a structural iron and steel worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a structural iron and steel worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for structural iron and steel workers are Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii while the worst states are Oklahoma, Nevada, Mississippi, Wyoming, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,160 | $55,400 | $72,800 |
| Alaska | $56,160 | $71,050 | $86,510 |
| Arizona | $42,140 | $57,730 | $74,550 |
| Arkansas | $37,340 | $50,100 | $59,690 |
| California | $45,760 | $77,870 | $104,790 |
| Colorado | $44,580 | $61,110 | $75,090 |
| Connecticut | $50,690 | $71,000 | $82,580 |
| Delaware | $46,390 | $61,020 | $85,180 |
| District of Columbia | $53,930 | $83,930 | $142,490 |
| Florida | $36,000 | $51,390 | $70,500 |
| Georgia | $35,350 | $52,820 | $66,960 |
| Hawaii | $59,090 | $89,110 | $110,930 |
| Idaho | $39,620 | $55,680 | $87,340 |
| Illinois | $61,660 | $94,760 | $123,110 |
| Indiana | $44,350 | $66,380 | $90,570 |
| Iowa | $47,930 | $67,190 | $80,620 |
| Kansas | $39,330 | $49,600 | $61,360 |
| Kentucky | $41,750 | $64,000 | $89,920 |
| Louisiana | $49,230 | $64,260 | $75,200 |
| Maine | $47,090 | $70,090 | $102,790 |
| Maryland | $39,340 | $63,330 | $79,830 |
| Massachusetts | $58,350 | $97,520 | $121,570 |
| Michigan | $48,150 | $66,060 | $81,330 |
| Minnesota | $68,870 | $81,010 | $103,000 |
| Mississippi | $37,450 | $45,770 | $57,630 |
| Missouri | $41,570 | $62,030 | $79,560 |
| Montana | $45,290 | $60,160 | $72,960 |
| Nebraska | $42,620 | $62,410 | $84,860 |
| Nevada | $32,810 | $61,640 | $118,190 |
| New Hampshire | $46,880 | $58,950 | $78,410 |
| New Jersey | $49,170 | $101,670 | $126,770 |
| New Mexico | $52,210 | $68,450 | $79,490 |
| New York | $56,100 | $92,670 | $122,210 |
| North Carolina | $39,640 | $55,350 | $64,120 |
| North Dakota | $49,200 | $64,870 | $80,080 |
| Ohio | $49,550 | $70,420 | $82,460 |
| Oklahoma | $29,290 | $47,570 | $65,310 |
| Oregon | $52,500 | $80,110 | $93,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,440 | $73,430 | $95,430 |
| Rhode Island | $57,290 | $78,380 | $88,860 |
| South Carolina | $40,440 | $56,580 | $84,400 |
| South Dakota | $38,150 | $52,210 | $65,340 |
| Tennessee | $40,290 | $54,610 | $71,500 |
| Texas | $35,660 | $49,940 | $64,790 |
| Utah | $36,660 | $53,890 | $75,220 |
| Vermont | $47,000 | $57,050 | $77,950 |
| Virginia | $38,990 | $53,800 | $70,890 |
| Washington | $60,100 | $92,160 | $122,510 |
| West Virginia | $41,780 | $59,450 | $74,110 |
| Wisconsin | $52,250 | $79,400 | $96,940 |
| Wyoming | $39,330 | $50,740 | $75,460 |
Even between cities, the salary of a structural iron and steel worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for structural iron and steel workers is Trenton, NJ with an average salary of $103,160.The city with the lowest average salary for structural iron and steel workers is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, TX with an average salary of $37,780.
Areas with highest average salaries for structural iron and steel workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for structural iron and steel workers
The number of structural iron and steel workers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of structural iron and steel workers has decreased by -7,710. On average, the number of structural iron and steel workers has been increasing by -2.7% each year. The salary of structural iron and steel workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of structural iron and steel workers has increased by $9,570. On average, the salary of structural iron and steel workers has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for structural iron and steel workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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