Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $36.72 an hour ($76,370 a year). About 7,110 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($62,780). California ranks 16th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.83 | $47,480 |
| 25% of workers | $28.47 | $59,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.72 | $76,370 |
| 75% of workers | $49.99 | $103,980 |
| 90% of workers | $56.75 | $118,030 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $109,440 | 330 |
| Vallejo | $106,900 | 150 |
| Chico | $88,070 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $87,340 | 800 |
| Fresno | $80,110 | 180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $78,040 | 2,150 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $77,760 | 450 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $76,400 | 740 |
| Modesto | $75,820 | 100 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $75,380 | 60 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $74,890 | 170 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $72,790 | 1,120 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $70,400 | 120 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $63,150 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $60,080 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,270 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,590 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $57,590 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $63,640 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $63,110 |
| Millwrights | $77,950 |
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