SOC 47-2221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Iron and Steel Workers — West Virginia
West Virginia
Median pay for this occupation in West Virginia comes to $71,850 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,780 by 14.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in West Virginia comes to $71,850 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,780 by 14.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,610 and $74,560. The lowest tenth earn under $50,620, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,200.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 19th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 150th of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,620 | −19.4% |
| 25th | $57,610 | −8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $71,850 | +14.4% |
| 75th | $74,560 | +18.8% |
| 90th | $80,200 | +27.7% |
| Mean | $67,180 | +7.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $71,850 goes as far as $80,279 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,279US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,850 a year, 14.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,620 to $80,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 50 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $71,850, or $34.54 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 West Virginia is 14.4% 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 West Virginia earns more than $80,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,620 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in West Virginia. 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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