How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Illinois?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in Illinois. That is $48.97 an hour or $8,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.97
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,830Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $124,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 25th | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $48.97 | |
| 75th | $120,600 | $58.00 | |
| 90th | $124,500 | $59.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $102,400 |
| Rockford, IL | $100,300 |
| Champaign, IL | $82,480 |
| Springfield, IL | $81,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,640 |
| Peoria, IL | $80,060 |
| Davenport, IA | $79,090 |
| Decatur, IL | $64,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $120,800 |
| 2. New Jersey | $113,200 |
| 3. Washington | $107,700 |
| 4. Illinois | $101,900 |
| 5. Hawaii | $99,860 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $98,320 |
| 7. Oregon | $96,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.97 ($101,900 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $101,900 against $62,780 nationally, 62% more.
Where does Illinois rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $102,400 a year.
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.