Structural Iron & Steel Workers
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members.
SOC Code: 47-2221 | Category: Construction
National Median Salary
$62,700
$30.14/hr
Total Employment
64,720
10-Year Growth
+4.5%
Top-Paying State
Massachusetts ($116,630)
+4.5% projected growth
About average growth (national avg: +4%, +0.5pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$42,000 (entry)$62,700 (median)$107,520 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+12.9%
$7,150 total
Best States for Structural Iron & Steel Workers
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MassachusettsMA | $116,630 |
| 2 | New JerseyNJ | $111,800 |
| 3 | WashingtonWA | $105,970 |
| 4 | IllinoisIL | $101,030 |
| 5 | HawaiiHI | $99,370 |
| 6 | Rhode IslandRI | $95,800 |
| 7 | New YorkNY | $95,370 |
| 8 | MinnesotaMN | $93,240 |
| 9 | WisconsinWI | $91,920 |
| 10 | OregonOR | $90,060 |
About Structural Iron & Steel Workers
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members.
Structural Iron & Steel Workers Salary by State
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