How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Rockford?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $48.22 an hour or $8,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.22
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,200Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $114,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $78,800 | $37.88 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $114,700 | $55.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| Chicago, IL | $102,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,640 |
| Peoria, IL | $80,060 |
| Davenport, IA | $79,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $48.22 ($100,300 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $100,300 against $62,780 nationally, 60% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $101,900, so Rockford pays 2% less.
Where does Rockford rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
12 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,700 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.