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

$65,250a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $31.37 an hour or $5,438 a month.

Hourly
$31.37
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
78 of 161
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,060Median: $65,250Highest 10%: $75,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,060$22.63
25th$52,000$25.00
Median$65,250$31.37
75th$73,390$35.28
90th$75,980$36.53

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

South Bend, IN$73,640
Detroit, MI$62,870
Saginaw, MI$56,300
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Michigan Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$133,100
Plumber$80,440
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,350
Construction and Building Inspector$71,490
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$68,600
Brickmason and Blockmason$66,080
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,850
Electrician$62,240
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,540
Carpenter$59,000
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $31.37 ($65,250 a year).

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

Yes: $65,250 against $62,780 nationally, 4% more.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $62,830, so Grand Rapids pays 4% more.

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

78 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,980 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.