SOC 47-2221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Iron and Steel Workers — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 4 metro areas compared
In St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In St. Louis, MO the median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers reaches $81,640 a year. That is 30.0% more than the national median of $62,780. Pay ranges from under $50,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,940 to $86,670.
Employment stands at 670, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbia records the highest median at $79,100. Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 144th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,380 | −19.8% |
| 25th | $62,940 | +0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $81,640 | +30.0% |
| 75th | $86,670 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $97,970 | +56.1% |
| Mean | $78,360 | +24.8% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $79,100 | 40 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $77,570 | 380 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $74,330 | 50 | |
| 4 | Joplin | $62,600 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $81,640 goes as far as $89,912 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,912US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,640 a year, 30.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,380 to $97,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $79,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $81,640, or $39.25 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 St. Louis, MO is 30.0% higher. 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 St. Louis, MO earns more than $97,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,380 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 Columbia, at $79,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in St. Louis, MO. 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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