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

$50,510a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,209 a month.

Hourly
$24.28
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
133 of 161
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,640Median: $50,510Highest 10%: $60,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,640$17.13
25th$46,880$22.54
Median$50,510$24.28
75th$60,560$29.12
90th$60,970$29.31

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Charleston, SC$57,780
Augusta, GA$56,900
Greenville, SC$53,450
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 Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$80,830
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$72,800
Construction and Building Inspector$62,410
Electrician$60,390
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$54,370
Plumber$52,070
Glazier$51,310
Insulation Worker$50,750
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,680
Sheet Metal Worker$50,170
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $24.28 ($50,510 a year).

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

No: $50,510 against $62,780 nationally, 20% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $50,750, so Columbia pays 0% more.

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

133 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,970 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.