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

$80,540a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $38.72 an hour or $6,712 a month.

Hourly
$38.72
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
34 of 161
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,070Median: $80,540Highest 10%: $102,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,070$20.71
25th$75,980$36.53
Median$80,540$38.72
75th$82,910$39.86
90th$102,000$49.04

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Philadelphia, PA$103,300
Allentown, PA$83,630
Pittsburgh, PA$82,860
Lancaster, PA$74,950
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Pennsylvania Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,660
Electrician$69,540
Sheet Metal Worker$65,250
Construction and Building Inspector$61,630
Plumber$61,160
Carpenter$60,240
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,330
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,000
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,480
Painter$49,690
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $38.72 ($80,540 a year).

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

Yes: $80,540 against $62,780 nationally, 28% more.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $82,970, so Scranton pays 3% less.

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

34 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,000 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.