Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $62,780 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,510 in Arkansas to $120,840 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,580
- 25th percentile
- $49,880
- Median
- $62,780
- 75th percentile
- $82,660
- Top 10%
- $108,260
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 68,380 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $120,840 | +92% | $82,760 | $128,080 | 2,050 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $113,220 | +80% | $94,000 | $130,710 | 1,060 |
| 3 | Washington | $107,660 | +71% | $53,210 | $128,970 | 850 |
| 4 | Illinois | $101,850 | +62% | $64,830 | $124,450 | 2,740 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $99,860 | +59% | $53,970 | $121,680 | 290 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $98,320 | +57% | $65,500 | $98,330 | 360 |
| 7 | Oregon | $96,050 | +53% | $52,630 | $120,860 | 570 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $95,320 | +52% | $80,030 | $99,010 | 910 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $92,820 | +48% | $58,150 | $100,160 | 710 |
| 10 | New York | $92,610 | +48% | $59,140 | $129,180 | 2,700 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $82,970 | +32% | $51,550 | $110,680 | 1,610 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $82,120 | +31% | $57,410 | $99,840 | 270 |
| 13 | Missouri | $77,410 | +23% | $48,650 | $89,350 | 1,320 |
| 14 | Iowa | $77,400 | +23% | $59,120 | $81,240 | Not published |
| 15 | Alaska | $76,970 | +23% | $65,990 | $99,980 | 120 |
| 16 | California | $76,370 | +22% | $47,480 | $118,030 | 7,110 |
| 17 | Ohio | $74,710 | +19% | $47,840 | $88,860 | 2,290 |
| 18 | Idaho | $72,750 | +16% | $49,780 | $80,140 | 500 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $71,850 | +14% | $50,620 | $80,200 | 150 |
| 20 | Maryland | $71,730 | +14% | $47,790 | $82,160 | 710 |
| 21 | Indiana | $70,130 | +12% | $45,720 | $98,840 | 2,750 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $68,830 | +10% | $39,130 | $80,560 | 1,180 |
| 23 | Montana | $67,390 | +7% | $47,880 | $75,690 | 130 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $65,470 | +4% | $48,160 | $79,040 | 610 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $64,060 | +2% | $48,240 | $98,360 | 990 |
| 26 | Michigan | $62,830 | 0% | $41,260 | $79,150 | 1,750 |
| 27 | Nevada | $62,510 | 0% | $46,560 | $103,770 | 1,400 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $62,400 | −1% | $47,810 | $97,760 | 330 |
| 29 | Maine | $61,750 | −2% | $45,660 | $86,840 | 200 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $61,240 | −2% | $58,130 | $93,070 | 210 |
| 31 | Virginia | $60,260 | −4% | $47,040 | $73,890 | 2,300 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $59,920 | −5% | $48,500 | $73,480 | 220 |
| 33 | Delaware | $59,820 | −5% | $50,000 | $72,370 | 90 |
| 34 | Arizona | $59,390 | −5% | $46,470 | $92,270 | 3,980 |
| 35 | Colorado | $58,830 | −6% | $44,870 | $83,150 | 860 |
| 36 | Kansas | $58,560 | −7% | $44,770 | $79,820 | 260 |
| 37 | Utah | $58,250 | −7% | $40,190 | $75,200 | 1,630 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $57,050 | −9% | $45,380 | $74,800 | 440 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $56,750 | −10% | $44,500 | $74,700 | 1,240 |
| 40 | Alabama | $56,640 | −10% | $40,660 | $67,700 | 1,740 |
| 41 | Florida | $55,700 | −11% | $37,950 | $73,280 | 2,730 |
| 42 | Vermont | $55,640 | −11% | $46,450 | $83,630 | 50 |
| 43 | Texas | $52,240 | −17% | $42,160 | $77,520 | 9,700 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $50,750 | −19% | $34,890 | $66,750 | 660 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $50,690 | −19% | $30,700 | $74,520 | 480 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $48,740 | −22% | $36,780 | $79,130 | 2,000 |
| 47 | Georgia | $48,090 | −23% | $38,370 | $70,680 | 980 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $47,660 | −24% | $37,790 | $63,670 | 1,140 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $47,480 | −24% | $39,960 | $60,820 | 80 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $45,510 | −28% | $32,430 | $61,460 | 1,080 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary questions
Which state pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $120,840 a year (+92% vs. the national median of $62,780). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays structural iron and steel workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $45,510 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most structural iron and steel workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 9,700, with a median of $52,240.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.