How much does a steel erector make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$11,250 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,050
- Equals
- $7,015
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $85,150 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,180 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,840 |
| 62. Maldives estimate | $7,040 |
| 63. Mexico estimate | $7,015 |
| 64. Lebanon estimate | $6,761 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderMX$120,000
- WelderMX$126,800
- MetalworkerMX$130,200
- RiggerMX$142,800
- BlacksmithMX$122,100
- Metal workerMX$124,300
- Cnc operatorMX$129,000
- GrinderMX$118,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a steel erector make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$11,250 a month, MX$135,000 a year.
How much does a steel erector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$118,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$163,700.
Which country pays a steel erector the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a steel erector make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $57,930 a year against $7,015 in Mexico, 8.3 times more.
Who makes more, a steel erector or a metal molder?
A steel erector: MX$135,000 a year against MX$120,000 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate