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

$75,380a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $36.24 an hour or $6,282 a month.

Hourly
$36.24
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
56 of 161
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,730Median: $75,380Highest 10%: $77,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,730$25.83
25th$65,730$31.60
Median$75,380$36.24
75th$77,400$37.21
90th$77,410$37.22

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Des Moines, IA$80,080
Davenport, IA$79,090
Iowa City, IA$78,800
Omaha, NE$74,430
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Iowa Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$86,880
Plumber$83,210
Sheet Metal Worker$82,090
Construction and Building Inspector$68,210
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$66,010
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,310
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$60,630
Carpenter$58,920
Highway Maintenance Worker$58,440
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,160
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $36.24 ($75,380 a year).

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

Yes: $75,380 against $62,780 nationally, 20% more.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $77,400, so Cedar Rapids pays 3% less.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?

56 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,410 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.