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

$57,810a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $27.79 an hour or $4,818 a month.

Hourly
$27.79
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
115 of 161
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,810Median: $57,810Highest 10%: $60,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,810$18.66
25th$48,740$23.43
Median$57,810$27.79
75th$59,900$28.80
90th$60,530$29.10

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Virginia Beach, VA$58,630
Greensboro, NC$49,490
Charlotte, NC$48,290
Winston-Salem, NC$47,730
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in North Carolina Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,430
Construction and Building Inspector$73,590
Plumber$60,110
Electrician$59,220
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$56,120
Paving$54,800
Carpenter$51,540
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,820
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$49,850
Insulation Worker$49,450
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $27.79 ($57,810 a year).

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

No: $57,810 against $62,780 nationally, 8% less.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $48,740, so Durham pays 19% more.

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

115 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,530 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.