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

$60,260a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $28.97 an hour or $5,022 a month.

Hourly
$28.97
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
98 of 161
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,160Median: $60,260Highest 10%: $70,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,160$22.67
25th$51,700$24.86
Median$60,260$28.97
75th$61,180$29.41
90th$70,360$33.83

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Washington, DC$68,320
Virginia Beach, VA$58,630
Harrisonburg, VA$57,720
Lynchburg, VA$56,440
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Virginia Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Plumber$61,480
Electrician$61,350
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Carpenter$51,870
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $28.97 ($60,260 a year).

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

No: $60,260 against $62,780 nationally, 4% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $60,260, so Richmond pays 0% more.

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

98 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,360 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.