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Occupation · SOC 47-2221

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

There are 68,380 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $62,780 a year. The most jobs are in Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZ.

Construction & ExtractionTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
68,380
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$62,780
Median pay a year
Middle half: $49,880–$82,660
5,900
Annual openings
10-year change: +3.1%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 155 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZMedian pay $59,540 · LCA filings 03,470$59,5400
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXMedian pay $58,030 · LCA filings 03,000$58,0300
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXMedian pay $53,600 · LCA filings 02,850$53,6000
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $102,060 · LCA filings 02,300$102,0600
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $78,040 · LCA filings 02,150$78,0400
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INMedian pay $102,350 · LCA filings 02,120$102,3500
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHMedian pay $120,840 · LCA filings 01,310$120,8400
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CAMedian pay $72,790 · LCA filings 01,120$72,7900
Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, INMedian pay $70,140 · LCA filings 01,110$70,1400
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $68,320 · LCA filings 01,060$68,3200

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHEmployment 1,310 · LCA filings 0$120,8401,3100
Trenton–Princeton, NJEmployment 70 · LCA filings 0$116,360700
Atlantic City–Hammonton, NJEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$114,570300
Olympia–Lacey–Tumwater, WAEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$111,500400
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WAEmployment 450 · LCA filings 0$111,4404500

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZLevel II $55,307 · Level III $62,754 · Level IV $70,200$47,861$55,307$62,754$70,200
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXLevel II $51,293 · Level III $58,302 · Level IV $65,333$44,262$51,293$58,302$65,333
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXLevel II $52,000 · Level III $57,949 · Level IV $63,877$46,072$52,000$57,949$63,877
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $87,027 · Level III $101,774 · Level IV $116,542$72,259$87,027$101,774$116,542
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $65,853 · Level III $80,954 · Level IV $96,034$50,773$65,853$80,954$96,034
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INLevel II $86,570 · Level III $100,485 · Level IV $114,421$72,634$86,570$100,485$114,421
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHLevel II $101,650 · Level III $113,090 · Level IV $124,550$90,189$101,650$113,090$124,550
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CALevel II $60,902 · Level III $74,339 · Level IV $87,776$47,466$60,902$74,339$87,776
Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, INLevel II $59,779 · Level III $70,304 · Level IV $80,850$49,234$59,779$70,304$80,850
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $61,027 · Level III $67,413 · Level IV $73,819$54,621$61,027$67,413$73,819

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionCIP 46.04OPT · up to 12 months58OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology