Career Profile Structural Iron & Steel Workers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $44,600 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Structural Iron & Steel Workers raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. General Information 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. Excludes Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (47-2171). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Structural Iron & Steel Workers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 41 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 41 openings per year are projected for Structural Iron & Steel Workers. +14.9% Employment Change Employment for Structural Iron & Steel Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.9% between 2023 and 2028. $21.46 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.46/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.13, while experienced workers are paid $23.27. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 282 Structural Iron & Steel Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 324. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Structural Iron & Steel Workers are Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Nonresidential Building Construction, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Structural Iron & Steel Workers include Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Structural Iron & Steel Workers is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
