Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $84,839 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +35.3% vs the national median of $62,700. An estimated 3,440 structural iron and steel workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $64,830 to $102,950 depending on location.
$84,839
Avg median salary in Illinois
$102,950
Highest paying metro
$64,830
Lowest paying metro
3,440
Employed in Illinois
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Structural Iron and Steel Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $102,950 | $84,180 | $119,170 | 2,640 |
| Rockford, IL | $101,030 | $74,720 | $108,920 | 180 |
| Northwest Illinois | $97,780 | $80,460 | $113,190 | 110 |
| Springfield, IL | $81,750 | $75,030 | $81,750 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $80,290 | $77,800 | $104,460 | 30 |
| South Illinois | $79,960 | $64,150 | $86,690 | 160 |
| Peoria, IL | $78,060 | $74,400 | $102,680 | 150 |
| East Central Illinois | $76,900 | $57,660 | $102,970 | 90 |
| Decatur, IL | $64,830 | $64,830 | $73,490 | 40 |