Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $25.12 an hour ($52,240 a year). About 9,700 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($62,780). Texas ranks 43rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.27 | $42,160 |
| 25% of workers | $22.65 | $47,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.12 | $52,240 |
| 75% of workers | $29.98 | $62,360 |
| 90% of workers | $37.27 | $77,520 |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $59,980 | 710 |
| Amarillo | $59,610 | 60 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $58,030 | 3,000 |
| Sherman-Denison | $57,720 | 60 |
| Corpus Christi | $57,440 | 330 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $57,220 | 310 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $53,600 | 2,850 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $50,120 | 510 |
| Abilene | $45,680 | 80 |
| Waco | $45,590 | 50 |
| Tyler | $45,030 | 80 |
| College Station-Bryan | $44,760 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $42,710 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $40,620 |
| Carpenters | $48,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $54,240 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $47,590 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,490 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $50,650 |
| Millwrights | $62,630 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $76,640 |
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