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

$76,220a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $36.64 an hour or $6,352 a month.

Hourly
$36.64
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
51 of 161
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,810Median: $76,220Highest 10%: $107,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,810$24.43
25th$63,670$30.61
Median$76,220$36.64
75th$89,250$42.91
90th$107,600$51.73

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

New York, NY$102,100
Kiryas Joel, NY$97,150
Albany, NY$77,110
Buffalo, NY$76,420
Syracuse, NY$71,810
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in New York Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,380
Construction and Building Inspector$77,340
Electrician$77,310
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,860
Plumber$73,580
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$65,720
Sheet Metal Worker$63,710
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,370
Tile and Stone Setter$61,710
Carpet Installer$61,700
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $36.64 ($76,220 a year).

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

Yes: $76,220 against $62,780 nationally, 21% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $92,610, so Rochester pays 18% less.

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

51 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 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.