Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 68,380 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,580 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $49,880 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,780 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $82,660 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $108,260 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$45K
25th
$50K
Median
$63K
75th
$83K
90th
$108K
Highest Paying States for Structural Iron and Steel Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $113,290 |
| New Jersey | $112,660 |
| Illinois | $98,680 |
| Washington | $98,300 |
| Hawaii | $96,620 |
| New York | $92,830 |
| Minnesota | $92,680 |
| Rhode Island | $89,740 |
| Oregon | $89,260 |
| Wisconsin | $85,460 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $113,290 per year, while Wisconsin has an average of $85,460 — a difference of $27,830. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Structural Iron and Steel Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 68,380 workers were employed as Structural Iron and Steel Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $70,280 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2221