Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in California
Structural Iron and Steel Workers in California earn a median of $76,370 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($62,780)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480; the top 10% earn over $118,030. Nationally the range is $44,580 to $108,260.
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Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in California
How much do structural iron and steel workers make in California?
The median is $76,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480 and the top 10% earn over $118,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for structural iron and steel workers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+22% vs. the national median of $62,780). Living costs are not included.