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How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Allentown?

$83,630a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $40.21 an hour or $6,969 a month.

Hourly
$40.21
Vs. national median
+33%
Rank among cities
27 of 161
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,080Median: $83,630Highest 10%: $109,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$72,080$34.65
25th$83,630$40.21
Median$83,630$40.21
75th$108,000$51.92
90th$109,800$52.77

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Philadelphia, PA$103,300
Pittsburgh, PA$82,860
Scranton, PA$80,540
Lancaster, PA$74,950
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Pennsylvania Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Explosives Worker$97,910
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,490
Electrician$66,500
Construction and Building Inspector$66,410
Sheet Metal Worker$65,310
Plumber$64,940
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$63,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,050
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,970
Brickmason and Blockmason$62,400
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $40.21 ($83,630 a year).

Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $83,630 against $62,780 nationally, 33% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $82,970, so Allentown pays 1% more.

Where does Allentown rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?

27 of 161 metro areas with data.

How much does a structural iron and steel worker make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $72,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,800 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.