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Steel Worker salary
Average steel worker salary
$37,949
How much does a steel worker make?
The average steel worker salary in the United States is $37,949. Steel worker salaries typically range between $28,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for steel workers is $18.24 per hour.
Steel worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Steel workers earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Steel Worker earn more?
Steel Worker Salaries By Experience Level
Steel Worker salary estimates from across the web
Average steel worker salary by state
Highest paying states for steel workers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $41,921 | $20.15 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $42,048 | $20.22 |
| 3 | Utah | $42,112 | $20.25 |
| 4 | Iowa | $44,238 | $21.27 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $43,440 | $20.88 |
| 6 | California | $44,837 | $21.56 |
| 7 | New York | $51,513 | $24.77 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $45,261 | $21.76 |
| 9 | Alaska | $49,247 | $23.68 |
| 10 | Illinois | $44,857 | $21.57 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $37,794 | $18.17 |
| 12 | Kansas | $41,727 | $20.06 |
| 13 | Indiana | $41,616 | $20.01 |
| 14 | Washington | $39,369 | $18.93 |
| 15 | Ohio | $40,773 | $19.60 |
| 16 | Montana | $42,853 | $20.60 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $47,997 | $23.08 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $38,088 | $18.31 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $39,301 | $18.89 |
| 20 | Idaho | $37,913 | $18.23 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $39,462 | $18.97 |
| 22 | Oregon | $36,908 | $17.74 |
| 23 | Michigan | $37,331 | $17.95 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $35,671 | $17.15 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $36,108 | $17.36 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $40,114 | $19.29 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $36,217 | $17.41 |
| 28 | Arizona | $37,004 | $17.79 |
| 29 | Alabama | $34,393 | $16.54 |
| 30 | Maine | $36,903 | $17.74 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $35,971 | $17.29 |
| 32 | Delaware | $36,104 | $17.36 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $36,045 | $17.33 |
| 34 | Georgia | $34,262 | $16.47 |
| 35 | Nevada | $36,157 | $17.38 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $32,678 | $15.71 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $33,751 | $16.23 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $35,683 | $17.16 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $34,377 | $16.53 |
| 40 | Virginia | $34,997 | $16.83 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $32,087 | $15.43 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $30,633 | $14.73 |
| 43 | Massachusetts | $35,847 | $17.23 |
| 44 | Vermont | $35,502 | $17.07 |
| 45 | Maryland | $35,857 | $17.24 |
| 46 | Texas | $32,893 | $15.81 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $31,427 | $15.11 |
| 48 | Missouri | $29,817 | $14.34 |
| 49 | Florida | $28,662 | $13.78 |
| 50 | Colorado | $30,335 | $14.58 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $30,335 | $14.58 |
Highest paying cities for steel workers
The highest-paying cities for steel workers are Buffalo, NY, Sacramento, CA, and Harvey, IL.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo, NY | $52,019 | $25.01 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $45,256 | $21.76 |
| 3 | Harvey, IL | $44,947 | $21.61 |
| 4 | Pomona, CA | $44,441 | $21.37 |
| 5 | Thousand Palms, CA | $43,928 | $21.12 |
| 6 | Kaukauna, WI | $43,867 | $21.09 |
| 7 | East Chicago, IN | $42,623 | $20.49 |
| 8 | Newton, IL | $42,528 | $20.45 |
| 9 | Toledo, OH | $41,418 | $19.91 |
| 10 | Walbridge, OH | $41,390 | $19.90 |
| 11 | Canton, OH | $41,245 | $19.83 |
| 12 | Kingston, WA | $39,559 | $19.02 |
| 13 | Harrisburg, PA | $39,542 | $19.01 |
| 14 | Steelton, PA | $39,533 | $19.01 |
| 15 | Bridgeville, PA | $39,347 | $18.92 |
| 16 | Monroe, MI | $37,164 | $17.87 |
| 17 | Gilbert, AZ | $36,943 | $17.76 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $35,966 | $17.29 |
| 19 | Bowling Green, KY | $33,682 | $16.19 |
| 20 | Converse, TX | $33,168 | $15.95 |
Steel Worker salary details
A steel worker's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a steel worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $37,949 | $3,162 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying steel worker jobs
The highest paying types of steel workers are iron worker apprentice, ironworker/welder, and structural rigger.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Installer | $37,096 | $3,091 | $17.83 | 17,367 |
| Iron Worker | $41,422 | $3,452 | $19.91 | 28,258 |
| Steel Erector | $36,280 | $3,023 | $17.44 | 294 |
Top companies hiring steel workers now:
Which companies pay steel workers the most?
Steel worker salaries at B.R. Fries Constructors and Republic Steel are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average steel worker salary at companies like Volt Systems LLC and RC of Memphis are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.R. Fries Constructors | $42,885 | $20.62 |
| 2 | Republic Steel | $41,748 | $20.07 |
| 3 | Volt Systems LLC | $41,399 | $19.90 |
| 4 | RC of Memphis | $40,722 | $19.58 |
| 5 | Nucor | $40,250 | $19.35 |
| 6 | Skyline Steel | $38,076 | $18.31 |
| 7 | Jensen Precast | $36,481 | $17.54 |
| 8 | Aerotek | $36,433 | $17.52 |
| 9 | PeopleReady | $35,693 | $17.16 |
| 10 | ManpowerGroup | $35,663 | $17.15 |
| 11 | Express Employment Indy South | $35,151 | $16.90 |
| 12 | Total Staffing Solutions | $35,130 | $16.89 |
| 13 | MBS Solutions | $34,287 | $16.48 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Steel Worker salary by industry
The average steel worker salary varies across industries:
- The average steel worker salary in the hospitality industry is $39,885, the highest of any industry.
- The average steel worker salary in the finance industry is $39,580.
- Steel workers in the technology industry earn an average salary of $37,612, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for steel workers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality | $39,885 | $19.18 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $39,580 | $19.03 |
| 3 | Construction | $39,232 | $18.86 |
| 4 | Technology | $37,612 | $18.08 |
High Paying Steel Worker Jobs
Steel Worker salary trends
The average steel worker salary has risen by $6,326 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average steel worker earned $31,623 annually, but today, they earn $37,949 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for steel workers over the last decade.
Compare steel worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average steel worker salary over time
Compare steel worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Steel Worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,900 | $18.24 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | $38,100 | $18.31 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $37,400 | $17.96 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,400 | $17.51 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $35,900 | $17.24 | +2.5% |
Recently added steel worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C Enterprises | Steel Worker | Elgin, IL | 12/10/2024 | $62,610 |
| Course Advisor Inc. | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Hope, ME | 11/26/2024 | $48,590 |
| Peopleready | Steel Worker | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 09/27/2024 | $29,218 |
| Expert Staffing | Steel Worker | North Kingstown, RI | 09/25/2024 | $43,827 |
| Smith Construction Services | Skilled Structural Steel Worker | Tyler, TX | 09/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Top Jobs LLC | Steel Worker | Taylor, MI | 09/11/2024 | $57,393 |
| Meldrum Mechanical Services | Steel Worker-Welder | Toledo, OH | 09/09/2024 | $39,653 |
| Apollo Retail | Traveling Steel General Laborer | Columbia, MO | 07/19/2024 | $33,392 |
| Eagle LNG Construction Services, LLC | Structural Iron and Steel Worker | Raleigh, NC | 07/11/2024 | $54,450 |
| Meldrum Mechanical Services | Steel Worker-Welder | Toledo, OH | 07/11/2024 | $39,653 |
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