Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $58,000 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $65,410
Employed locally 230
National median $62,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $62,620
    90th
    $65,410

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary is 15% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,010
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,350
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $48,080

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Tucson, AZ is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Structural Iron and Steel Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.