Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for structural iron and steel workers is $44.63 an hour ($92,820 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.

$44.63Median hourly pay
$74,880–$95,840Middle half of workers, yearly
710People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 48% higher than the U.S. median ($62,780). Wisconsin ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for structural iron and steel workers in Wisconsin

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$27.96$58,150
25% of workers$36.00$74,880
Half of workers (median)$44.63$92,820
75% of workers$46.08$95,840
90% of workers$48.16$100,160

Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
La Crosse-Onalaska$100,16040
Milwaukee-Waukesha$95,730240
Appleton$93,96080
Madison$92,46070

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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.