Structural Iron and Steel Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $30.18

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$21.43
25th$23.98
Median$30.18
75th$39.74
90th$52.05

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do structural iron and steel workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $30.18; the mean hourly wage is $33.79.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for structural iron and steel workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $21.43 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for structural iron and steel workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $52.05 per hour.