Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $28.97 an hour ($60,260 a year). About 2,300 people work in this job there.

$28.97Median hourly pay
$51,280–$64,980Middle half of workers, yearly
2,300People in this job in Virginia

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($62,780). Virginia ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.61$47,040
25% of workers$24.66$51,280
Half of workers (median)$28.97$60,260
75% of workers$31.24$64,980
90% of workers$35.53$73,890

Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Winchester$60,42030
Richmond$60,2600
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$58,630700
Harrisonburg$57,72050
Lynchburg$56,44070

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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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.