SOC 47-2221 · May 2025 · United States
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers across the United States is $62,780 per year, measured over 68,380 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $120,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 165.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $120,840 and Arkansas pays $45,510.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $120,840 | 2,050 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $113,220 | 1,060 | |
| 3 | Washington | $107,660 | 850 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $101,850 | 2,740 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $99,860 | 290 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $98,320 | 360 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $96,050 | 570 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $95,320 | 910 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $92,820 | 710 | |
| 10 | New York | $92,610 | 2,700 |
States with the most Structural Iron and Steel Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 9,700 | $52,240 | |
| 2 | California | 7,110 | $76,370 | |
| 3 | Arizona | 3,980 | $59,390 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 2,750 | $70,130 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 2,740 | $101,850 | |
| 6 | Florida | 2,730 | $55,700 | |
| 7 | New York | 2,700 | $92,610 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 2,300 | $60,260 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 2,290 | $74,710 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 2,050 | $120,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $120,840 | 1,310 |
| 2 | Trenton | $116,360 | 70 |
| 3 | Atlantic City | $114,570 | 30 |
| 4 | Olympia | $111,500 | 40 |
| 5 | Seattle | $111,440 | 450 |
| 6 | San Jose | $109,440 | 330 |
| 7 | Vallejo | $106,900 | 150 |
| 8 | Vineland | $105,370 | 40 |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $103,330 | 800 |
| 10 | Chicago | $102,350 | 2,120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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