Structural Iron & Steel Workers Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$72,050
$34.64/hr
Salary Range
$46,100 – $108,510
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
6,970
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.5%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$63,648
real purchasing power
14.9% above the national median ($62,700)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$46,100 (entry)$72,050 (median)$108,510 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+12.9%
$7,150 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $110,660 | 210 |
| Vallejo | $104,800 | 140 |
| Chico | $85,860 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $82,020 | 610 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $75,930 | 840 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $75,700 | 410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $75,200 | 2,240 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $73,890 | 80 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $71,800 | 190 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $66,700 | 100 |
| Visalia | $57,700 | 40 |
| Fresno | $57,090 | 170 |
| Modesto | $48,630 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $48,320 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46,800 | 1,330 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.