How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $47.17 an hour or $8,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.17
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 25th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| Median | $98,120 | $47.17 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 90th | $123,700 | $59.48 |
Other cities in Oregon
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.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $47.17 ($98,120 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $98,120 against $62,780 nationally, 56% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $96,050, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
16 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 $62,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,700 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.