Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $61,010 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $76,870
Employed locally 2,580
National median $62,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $52,120
    50th (median)
    $61,010
    75th
    $64,410
    90th
    $76,870

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Structural Iron and Steel Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $116,900
    Massachusetts $116,630
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $111,800
    New Jersey $111,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,660
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $108,730

    Nearby metros — Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $58,000
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,350
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $48,080

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Structural Iron and Steel Workers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.36 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Structural Iron and Steel Workers salaries?

    The median Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.7% below the national median of $62,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Structural Iron and Steel Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,120.