How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in St. Louis?
$81,640a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $39.25 an hour or $6,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.25
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,380Median: $81,640Highest 10%: $97,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| 25th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| Median | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| 75th | $86,670 | $41.67 | |
| 90th | $97,970 | $47.10 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| Kansas City, MO | $77,570 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,330 |
| Joplin, MO | $62,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
| Floor Layer | $71,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $39.25 ($81,640 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $81,640 against $62,780 nationally, 30% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $77,410, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
33 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,970 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.