Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $21.88 an hour ($45,510 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$21.88Median hourly pay
$36,860–$56,230Middle half of workers, yearly
1,080People in this job in Arkansas

That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($62,780). Arkansas ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.59$32,430
25% of workers$17.72$36,860
Half of workers (median)$21.88$45,510
75% of workers$27.03$56,230
90% of workers$29.55$61,460

Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$47,390200
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$46,660310
Fort Smith$45,22040

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$37,630
Carpenters$47,760
Sheet Metal Workers$45,820
Millwrights$56,310
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$46,290
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$41,260
Electricians$49,070
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44,520

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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.