Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $110,660 +76.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.20
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $128,940
Employed locally 210
National median $62,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $68,540
    50th (median)
    $110,660
    75th
    $110,660
    90th
    $128,940

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary is 30% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $108,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $108,700

    Nearby metros — Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $116,900
    Vallejo, CA $104,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $102,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,720
    Chico, CA $85,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,020

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in San Jose, CA is $53.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 76.5% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Structural Iron and Steel Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,540.