How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in California?
$76,370a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in California. That is $36.72 an hour or $6,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.72
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $76,370Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| Median | $76,370 | $36.72 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $49.99 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.75 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $109,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,900 |
| Chico, CA | $88,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $87,340 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $75,820 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,380 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,890 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $70,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $63,150 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| 13. Missouri | $77,410 |
| 14. Iowa | $77,400 |
| 15. Alaska | $76,970 |
| 16. California | $76,370 |
| 17. Ohio | $74,710 |
| 18. Idaho | $72,750 |
| 19. West Virginia | $71,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.72 ($76,370 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,370 against $62,780 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
California ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $109,400 a year.
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.