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

$74,430a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $35.78 an hour or $6,203 a month.

Hourly
$35.78
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
63 of 161
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,620Median: $74,430Highest 10%: $79,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,620$25.30
25th$56,670$27.25
Median$74,430$35.78
75th$77,550$37.28
90th$79,230$38.09

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Lincoln, NE$57,900
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Nebraska Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$117,700
Insulation Worker$81,880
Insulation Worker$79,060
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,860
Sheet Metal Worker$75,440
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$71,570
Construction and Building Inspector$65,830
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,870
Plumber$63,400
Earth Driller$63,330
Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $35.78 ($74,430 a year).

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

Yes: $74,430 against $62,780 nationally, 19% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $65,470, so Omaha pays 14% more.

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

63 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,230 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.