How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.90 an hour or $4,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.90
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 3,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| 75th | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 90th | $78,180 | $37.59 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| Austin, TX | $59,980 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,610 |
| Sherman, TX | $57,720 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $57,440 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $53,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,120 |
| Abilene, TX | $45,680 |
| Waco, TX | $45,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $45,030 |
| McAllen, TX | $42,710 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.90 ($58,030 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $58,030 against $62,780 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,240, so Houston pays 11% more.
Where does Houston rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
112 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 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.