SOC 47-2221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Iron and Steel Workers — Columbia
Columbia, SC · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Columbia, SC is $50,510 per year, 19.5% below the national median of $62,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Columbia, SC is $50,510 per year, 19.5% below the national median of $62,780. Pay ranges from under $35,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,880 to $60,560.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 283rd of 511 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,640 | −43.2% |
| 25th | $46,880 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,510 | −19.5% |
| 75th | $60,560 | −3.5% |
| 90th | $60,970 | −2.9% |
| Mean | $53,090 | −15.4% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $57,780 | 100 | |
| 2 | Greenville | $53,450 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbia run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $50,510 goes as far as $53,906 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,906US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,510 a year, 19.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,640 to $60,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $57,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Columbia, SC?
The median annual wage is $50,510, or $24.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,780, so pay in Columbia, SC is 19.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Columbia, SC earns more than $60,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charleston, at $57,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Columbia, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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