Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $27.23 an hour ($56,640 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.

$27.23Median hourly pay
$46,640–$60,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,740People in this job in Alabama

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($62,780). Alabama ranks 40th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.55$40,660
25% of workers$22.42$46,640
Half of workers (median)$27.23$56,640
75% of workers$29.08$60,480
90% of workers$32.55$67,700

Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Florence-Muscle Shoals$69,53060
Tuscaloosa$59,230100
Birmingham$59,180550
Decatur$56,22070

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for structural iron and steel workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48,000
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.