How Much Does an Iron Workers Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$62,780
Iron workers in the U.S. earn a median of $62,780 a year, or $30.18 an hour. Half of iron workers earn more than $62,780 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $108,260.
Pay percentiles for iron workers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.43 | $44,580 |
| 25th | $23.98 | $49,880 |
| 50th (median) | $30.18 | $62,780 |
| 75th | $39.74 | $82,660 |
| 90th | $52.05 | $108,260 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Structural Iron and Steel Workers (SOC 47-2221). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for iron workers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $120,840 | $58.10 | +92% |
| New Jersey | $113,220 | $54.43 | +80% |
| Washington | $107,660 | $51.76 | +71% |
| Illinois | $101,850 | $48.97 | +62% |
| Hawaii | $99,860 | $48.01 | +59% |
| Rhode Island | $98,320 | $47.27 | +57% |
| Oregon | $96,050 | $46.18 | +53% |
| Minnesota | $95,320 | $45.83 | +52% |
| Wisconsin | $92,820 | $44.63 | +48% |
| New York | $92,610 | $44.52 | +48% |
| United States | $62,780 | $30.18 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many iron workers are there?
BLS counts about 68,380 iron workers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Structural Iron and Steel Workers”. The most jobs are in Texas (9,700), California (7,110) and Arizona (3,980).
The mean (average) annual wage is $70,280, higher than the median of $62,780.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,232
- Biweekly
- $2,415
- Weekly
- $1,207
- Daily (8 hours)
- $241
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do iron workers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for iron workers is $30.18. The middle 50% earn between $23.98 and $39.74 an hour.
Which state pays iron workers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median wage for iron workers at $120,840, +92% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for iron workers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of iron workers earn less than $44,580 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.