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Structural Iron and Steel Workers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Structural Iron and Steel Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2221 |
| title | Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
| onet code | 47-2221.00 |
| description | Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 64,720 |
| a mean | 69,270 |
| a median | 62,700 |
| a pct10 | 42,000 |
| a pct25 | 49,090 |
| a pct75 | 82,780 |
| a pct90 | 107,520 |
| h mean | 33 |
| h median | 30 |
The day-to-day work of a structural iron and steel workers typically centers on read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Operations Monitoring, and Operation and Control. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.21 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working structural iron and steel workers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (42.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 5% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $116,630 and lowest in Mississippi at $39,370 — a 3.0× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii) average $106,960. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $116,630 | $105,960 | $61,410 | $127,050 | 2,160 |
| New Jersey | $111,800 | $111,430 | $86,450 | $129,950 | 1,250 |
| Washington | $105,970 | $98,310 | $55,340 | $125,350 | 1,140 |
| Illinois | $101,030 | $96,670 | $64,270 | $121,770 | 3,250 |
| Hawaii | $99,370 | $90,760 | $44,890 | $112,560 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $95,800 | $87,550 | $67,970 | $95,820 | 390 |
| New York | $95,370 | $94,380 | $55,070 | $127,840 | 3,190 |
| Minnesota | $93,240 | $88,410 | $79,020 | $95,370 | 850 |
| Wisconsin | $91,920 | $83,280 | $54,950 | $100,270 | 710 |
| Oregon | $90,060 | $83,990 | $56,140 | $98,560 | 560 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,420 | $85,650 | $59,840 | $111,700 | 1,290 |
| Alaska | $81,290 | $80,340 | $66,040 | $97,760 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $80,430 | $77,720 | $52,940 | $96,710 | 260 |
| North Dakota | $79,480 | $73,310 | $51,400 | $83,680 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $76,240 | $68,140 | $52,820 | $76,240 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $75,360 | $69,220 | $46,740 | $86,650 | 80 |
| Indiana | $74,210 | $70,940 | $46,020 | $96,370 | 2,530 |
| California | $72,050 | $75,650 | $46,100 | $108,510 | 6,970 |
| Ohio | $71,820 | $67,580 | $44,830 | $82,400 | 1,920 |
| Kentucky | $68,540 | $70,270 | $46,490 | $100,110 | 870 |
| Maryland | $67,700 | $65,360 | $45,390 | $79,150 | 890 |
| Louisiana | $67,010 | $65,710 | $48,110 | $76,940 | 1,560 |
| Iowa | $66,170 | $70,000 | $51,560 | $80,820 | 720 |
| Michigan | $63,910 | $65,070 | $45,970 | $78,980 | 2,010 |
| Nevada | $62,990 | $72,700 | $38,580 | $101,350 | 1,050 |
| Maine | $62,730 | $64,540 | $48,960 | $73,410 | 780 |
| Idaho | $62,190 | $63,280 | $50,220 | $74,220 | 400 |
| Nebraska | $62,000 | $63,010 | $48,310 | $75,670 | 540 |
| District of Columbia | $61,920 | $88,380 | $51,760 | $148,840 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $61,280 | $59,200 | $42,650 | $75,230 | 290 |
| Vermont | $61,220 | $61,200 | $49,520 | $76,530 | 50 |
| Colorado | $61,020 | $61,830 | $43,130 | $81,300 | 1,050 |
| Missouri | $60,240 | $62,560 | $42,320 | $83,620 | 910 |
| Arizona | $60,030 | $60,640 | $44,120 | $76,840 | 3,110 |
| Delaware | $58,330 | $57,670 | $46,940 | $70,000 | 100 |
| Virginia | $58,170 | $57,630 | $43,680 | $72,900 | 1,190 |
| Georgia | $57,110 | $55,630 | $36,380 | $70,610 | 530 |
| Montana | $56,140 | $57,620 | $45,640 | $69,050 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $55,750 | $57,440 | $41,850 | $72,900 | 1,320 |
| Florida | $53,780 | $54,390 | $38,580 | $70,050 | 2,040 |
| South Dakota | $51,930 | $55,070 | $45,710 | $66,040 | 470 |
| Alabama | $51,410 | $53,970 | $38,000 | $72,190 | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $50,650 | $50,910 | $29,120 | $64,980 | 670 |
| North Carolina | $50,040 | $54,810 | $38,650 | $64,120 | 1,540 |
| Texas | $49,410 | $52,050 | $37,780 | $70,830 | 10,090 |
| Arkansas | $49,110 | $48,970 | $31,600 | $61,080 | 910 |
| Kansas | $48,680 | $50,190 | $41,050 | $61,810 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $47,840 | $48,760 | $34,160 | $64,580 | 810 |
| Utah | $47,840 | $49,940 | $33,820 | $67,350 | 1,200 |
| Wyoming | $44,370 | $46,240 | $40,990 | $48,870 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $39,370 | $40,730 | $29,920 | $52,170 | 510 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for structural iron and steel workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Assembler or Awnings Mechanic frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Structural Iron and Steel Workers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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