How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Portland?
$63,730a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.64
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,580Median: $63,730Highest 10%: $89,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,580 | $25.76 | |
| 25th | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| Median | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| 75th | $73,650 | $35.41 | |
| 90th | $89,420 | $42.99 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
| Stonemason | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.64 ($63,730 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,730 against $62,780 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $61,750, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
82 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,420 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.