SOC 47-2221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Iron and Steel Workers — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $47,660 a year, trailing the national median of $62,780 by 24.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $47,660 a year, trailing the national median of $62,780 by 24.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,730 and $58,350. The lowest tenth earn under $37,790, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,670.
The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 48th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $53,190. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 422nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | −39.8% |
| 25th | $44,730 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,660 | −24.1% |
| 75th | $58,350 | −7.1% |
| 90th | $63,670 | +1.4% |
| Mean | $51,200 | −18.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $53,190 | 270 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $47,330 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,660 goes as far as $54,282 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,282US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,660 a year, 24.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,790 to $63,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 48th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $53,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $47,660, or $22.92 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 Oklahoma is 24.1% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $63,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,790 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 Tulsa, at $53,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,140 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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