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

$50,390a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $24.23 an hour or $4,199 a month.

Hourly
$24.23
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
134 of 161
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,340Median: $50,390Highest 10%: $71,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,340$17.47
25th$46,960$22.58
Median$50,390$24.23
75th$63,730$30.64
90th$71,140$34.20

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Nashville, TN$61,890
Chattanooga, TN$61,880
Knoxville, TN$61,250
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Tennessee Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $24.23 ($50,390 a year).

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

No: $50,390 against $62,780 nationally, 20% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $56,750, so Memphis pays 11% less.

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

134 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,140 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.