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

$95,730a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $46.02 an hour or $7,978 a month.

Hourly
$46.02
Vs. national median
+52%
Rank among cities
19 of 161
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,920Median: $95,730Highest 10%: $99,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,920$28.81
25th$76,790$36.92
Median$95,730$46.02
75th$95,770$46.04
90th$99,530$47.85

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Minneapolis, MN$97,810
Appleton, WI$93,960
Madison, WI$92,460
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Wisconsin Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brickmason and Blockmason$96,010
Pipelayer$93,550
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$91,760
Insulation Worker$86,310
Plumber$84,700
Paving$83,370
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$80,550
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$79,430
Sheet Metal Worker$78,840
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$78,110
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $46.02 ($95,730 a year).

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

Yes: $95,730 against $62,780 nationally, 52% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $92,820, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.

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

19 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,530 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.