Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for structural iron and steel workers in the United States was $62,780 ($30.18 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,580 | $21.43 |
| 25th | $49,880 | $23.98 |
| Median | $62,780 | $30.18 |
| 75th | $82,660 | $39.74 |
| 90th | $108,260 | $52.05 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2221
- Total U.S. employment: 68,380
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 68,380 structural iron and steel workers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $56,640 | $27.23 | -9.8% | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $76,970 | $37.01 | +22.6% | 120 |
| Arizona | $59,390 | $28.55 | -5.4% | 3,980 |
| Arkansas | $45,510 | $21.88 | -27.5% | 1,080 |
| California | $76,370 | $36.72 | +21.6% | 7,110 |
| Colorado | $58,830 | $28.28 | -6.3% | 860 |
| Connecticut | $62,400 | $30.00 | -0.6% | 330 |
| Delaware | $59,820 | $28.76 | -4.7% | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $61,240 | $29.44 | -2.5% | 210 |
| Florida | $55,700 | $26.78 | -11.3% | 2,730 |
| Georgia | $48,090 | $23.12 | -23.4% | 980 |
| Hawaii | $99,860 | $48.01 | +59.1% | 290 |
| Idaho | $72,750 | $34.98 | +15.9% | 500 |
| Illinois | $101,850 | $48.97 | +62.2% | 2,740 |
| Indiana | $70,130 | $33.72 | +11.7% | 2,750 |
| Iowa | $77,400 | $37.21 | +23.3% | 0 |
| Kansas | $58,560 | $28.15 | -6.7% | 260 |
| Kentucky | $64,060 | $30.80 | +2.0% | 990 |
| Louisiana | $68,830 | $33.09 | +9.6% | 1,180 |
| Maine | $61,750 | $29.69 | -1.6% | 200 |
| Maryland | $71,730 | $34.49 | +14.3% | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $120,840 | $58.10 | +92.5% | 2,050 |
| Michigan | $62,830 | $30.21 | +0.1% | 1,750 |
| Minnesota | $95,320 | $45.83 | +51.8% | 910 |
| Mississippi | $50,690 | $24.37 | -19.3% | 480 |
| Missouri | $77,410 | $37.22 | +23.3% | 1,320 |
| Montana | $67,390 | $32.40 | +7.3% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $65,470 | $31.48 | +4.3% | 610 |
| Nevada | $62,510 | $30.05 | -0.4% | 1,400 |
| New Hampshire | $59,920 | $28.81 | -4.6% | 220 |
| New Jersey | $113,220 | $54.43 | +80.3% | 1,060 |
| New York | $92,610 | $44.52 | +47.5% | 2,700 |
| North Carolina | $48,740 | $23.43 | -22.4% | 2,000 |
| North Dakota | $82,120 | $39.48 | +30.8% | 270 |
| Ohio | $74,710 | $35.92 | +19.0% | 2,290 |
| Oklahoma | $47,660 | $22.92 | -24.1% | 1,140 |
| Oregon | $96,050 | $46.18 | +53.0% | 570 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,970 | $39.89 | +32.2% | 1,610 |
| Rhode Island | $98,320 | $47.27 | +56.6% | 360 |
| South Carolina | $50,750 | $24.40 | -19.2% | 660 |
| South Dakota | $57,050 | $27.43 | -9.1% | 440 |
| Tennessee | $56,750 | $27.29 | -9.6% | 1,240 |
| Texas | $52,240 | $25.12 | -16.8% | 9,700 |
| Utah | $58,250 | $28.01 | -7.2% | 1,630 |
| Vermont | $55,640 | $26.75 | -11.4% | 50 |
| Virginia | $60,260 | $28.97 | -4.0% | 2,300 |
| Washington | $107,660 | $51.76 | +71.5% | 850 |
| West Virginia | $71,850 | $34.54 | +14.4% | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $92,820 | $44.63 | +47.8% | 710 |
| Wyoming | $47,480 | $22.83 | -24.4% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for structural iron and steel workers?
The median annual wage for structural iron and steel workers is $62,780 ($30.18 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many structural iron and steel workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 68,380 structural iron and steel workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do structural iron and steel workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.18. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.