Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Role Overview
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings. Excludes “Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers” (47-2171).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $116,630 |
| New Jersey | $111,800 |
| Washington | $105,970 |
| Illinois | $101,030 |
| Hawaii | $99,370 |
| Rhode Island | $95,800 |
| New York | $95,370 |
| Minnesota | $93,240 |
| Wisconsin | $91,920 |
| Oregon | $90,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,420 |
| Alaska | $81,290 |
| Connecticut | $80,430 |
| North Dakota | $79,480 |
| New Mexico | $76,240 |
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Median Annual Salary
$62,700
Projected Growth (10yr)
+4.4%
Avg. annual openings
5.5k
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