Jobs Similar to Structural Iron and Steel Workers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to structural iron and steel workers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Glaziers, Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers and Insulation Workers (Mechanical).
Structural Iron and Steel Workers: $62,780 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Structural Iron and Steel Workers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GlaziersSame group | 82% | $57,080−9% | High school |
| 2 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSame group | 82% | $58,970−6% | High school |
| 3 | Insulation Workers, MechanicalSame group | 81% | $58,340−7% | High school |
| 4 | CarpentersSame group | 80% | $60,580−4% | High school |
| 5 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSame group | 80% | $58,930−6% | High school |
| 6 | Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSame group | 80% | $76,170+21% | High school |
| 7 | Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSame group | 80% | $62,120−1% | High school |
| 8 | Floor Sanders and FinishersSame group | 79% | $50,440−20% | High school |
| 9 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 79% | $47,550−24% | High school |
| 10 | RoofersSame group | 78% | $55,440−12% | High school |
| 11 | Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSame group | 78% | $57,660−8% | High school |
| 12 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 78% | $51,330−18% | High school |
| 13 | Carpet InstallersSame group | 78% | $50,340−20% | High school |
| 14 | StonemasonsSame group | 78% | $57,390−9% | High school |
| 15 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSame group | 78% | $49,120−22% | High school |
| 16 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 78% | $63,870+2% | High school |
| 17 | Tire Builders | 78% | $57,390−9% | High school |
| 18 | Fence Erectors | 78% | $47,980−24% | High school |
| 19 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 78% | $53,750−14% | High school |
| 20 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 77% | $57,430−9% | High school |
- 1Glaziers
82% similar · $57,080 (−9%) · High school · Same group
- 2Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
82% similar · $58,970 (−6%) · High school · Same group
- 3Insulation Workers, Mechanical
81% similar · $58,340 (−7%) · High school · Same group
- 4Carpenters
80% similar · $60,580 (−4%) · High school · Same group
- 5Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
80% similar · $58,930 (−6%) · High school · Same group
- 6Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
80% similar · $76,170 (+21%) · High school · Same group
- 7Brickmasons and Blockmasons
80% similar · $62,120 (−1%) · High school · Same group
- 8Floor Sanders and Finishers
79% similar · $50,440 (−20%) · High school · Same group
- 9Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
79% similar · $47,550 (−24%) · High school
- 10Roofers
78% similar · $55,440 (−12%) · High school · Same group
- 11Plasterers and Stucco Masons
78% similar · $57,660 (−8%) · High school · Same group
- 12Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
78% similar · $51,330 (−18%) · High school
- 13Carpet Installers
78% similar · $50,340 (−20%) · High school · Same group
- 14Stonemasons
78% similar · $57,390 (−9%) · High school · Same group
- 15Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
78% similar · $49,120 (−22%) · High school · Same group
- 16Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
78% similar · $63,870 (+2%) · High school
- 17Tire Builders
78% similar · $57,390 (−9%) · High school
- 18Fence Erectors
78% similar · $47,980 (−24%) · High school
- 19Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
78% similar · $53,750 (−14%) · High school
- 20Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
77% similar · $57,430 (−9%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Only careers that usually need no more preparation than structural iron and steel workers.
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for structural iron and steel workers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where structural iron and steel workers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Fence Erectors (88)
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (88)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (85)
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (85)
- Riggers (84)
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (83)
- Helpers--Carpenters (79)
- Tire Builders (78)
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (78)
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining (77)
Questions about jobs like structural iron and steel workers
What jobs are most similar to structural iron and steel workers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Glaziers (82% similar), Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (82% similar), Insulation Workers (Mechanical) (81% similar), Carpenters (80% similar) and Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (80% similar).
Which jobs like structural iron and steel workers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +21%; usually a high school diploma) and Layout Workers ($63,870, +2%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with structural iron and steel workers ($62,780). Without more preparation than structural iron and steel workers usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers and Layout Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.