How much does a steel erector make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,828 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,057
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States 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 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $61,630 |
| 6. United States | $57,930 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $56,880 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder$44,900
- Welder$53,340
- Metalworker$62,970
- Rigger$62,640
- Blacksmith$47,060
- Metal worker$62,200
- Cnc operator$52,600
- Grinder$46,480
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Massachusetts | $106,000 |
| Rhode Island | $98,320 |
| Hawaii | $90,240 |
| Washington | $84,050 |
| Illinois | $82,910 |
| Oregon | $81,770 |
| New York | $80,550 |
| New Jersey | $79,540 |
| Minnesota | $79,170 |
| North Dakota | $72,660 |
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| Alaska | $70,550 |
| Nevada | $69,870 |
| California | $68,950 |
| Missouri | $68,800 |
| Wisconsin | $67,670 |
| Ohio | $67,480 |
| Montana | $67,390 |
| Idaho | $67,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,000 |
| Indiana | $64,320 |
| Maine | $64,140 |
| Maryland | $61,650 |
| Kentucky | $61,460 |
| District of Columbia | $61,240 |
| Connecticut | $60,210 |
| Nebraska | $58,260 |
| West Virginia | $58,230 |
| New Hampshire | $58,050 |
| Virginia | $58,040 |
| Arizona | $57,250 |
| Michigan | $56,910 |
| Colorado | $56,600 |
| Louisiana | $55,930 |
| Vermont | $55,640 |
| South Dakota | $55,240 |
| Utah | $54,740 |
| Tennessee | $53,340 |
| Alabama | $53,240 |
| Delaware | $52,740 |
| Iowa | $52,510 |
| New Mexico | $51,500 |
| Florida | $51,010 |
| Kansas | $51,010 |
| Texas | $50,980 |
| Wyoming | $49,310 |
| North Carolina | $48,910 |
| Oklahoma | $48,810 |
| Georgia | $48,720 |
| South Carolina | $48,080 |
| Mississippi | $45,660 |
| Arkansas | $43,960 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $62,780 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $51,330 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $58,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a steel erector make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,828 a month, $57,930 a year.
How much does a steel erector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $41,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $93,880.
Which country pays a steel erector the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a steel erector the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $106,000 a year.
Does a steel erector make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $57,930 a year against $50,380 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a steel erector or a metal molder?
A steel erector: $57,930 a year against $44,900 for a metal molder, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate