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

$57,780a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $27.78 an hour or $4,815 a month.

Hourly
$27.78
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
116 of 161
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $57,780Highest 10%: $71,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,600$22.40
25th$48,040$23.10
Median$57,780$27.78
75th$61,730$29.68
90th$71,230$34.25

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Augusta, GA$56,900
Greenville, SC$53,450
Columbia, SC$50,510
Charlotte, NC$48,290
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in South Carolina Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,470
Construction and Building Inspector$60,140
Sheet Metal Worker$59,650
Electrician$59,010
Plumber$57,360
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$52,560
Floor Layer$52,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,640
Carpenter$50,380
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$49,420
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $27.78 ($57,780 a year).

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

No: $57,780 against $62,780 nationally, 8% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $50,750, so Charleston pays 14% more.

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

116 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,230 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.