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

$59,180a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.

Hourly
$28.45
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
108 of 161
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,500Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $63,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,500$21.39
25th$49,980$24.03
Median$59,180$28.45
75th$61,460$29.55
90th$63,700$30.63

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Florence, AL$69,530
Tuscaloosa, AL$59,230
Decatur, AL$56,220
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Alabama Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$103,700
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,280
Construction and Building Inspector$64,400
Boilermaker$64,000
Plumber$60,090
Electrician$56,630
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$54,330
Carpenter$50,400
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,030
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,760
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).

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

No: $59,180 against $62,780 nationally, 6% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $56,640, so Birmingham pays 4% more.

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

108 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,700 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.