Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $49.07 an hour ($102,060 a year). About 2,300 people work in this job there.

$49.07Median hourly pay
$82,160–$124,640Middle half of workers, yearly
2,300People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 63% higher than the U.S. median ($62,780). It is 10% higher than the New York median ($92,610).

Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.54$63,520
25% of workers$39.50$82,160
Half of workers (median)$49.07$102,060
75% of workers$59.93$124,640
90% of workers$62.81$130,640

Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)$102,0602,300
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$97,150150
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$77,110150
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$76,420210
Rochester$76,220110
Syracuse$71,81080

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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$71,320
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56,870
Electricians$79,020
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,610
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,420

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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.