How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Tennessee?
$56,750a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in Tennessee. That is $27.28 an hour or $4,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.28
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,500Median: $56,750Highest 10%: $74,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $56,750 | $27.28 | |
| 75th | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| 90th | $74,700 | $35.91 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $61,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,880 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,250 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| 36. Kansas | $58,560 |
| 37. Utah | $58,250 |
| 38. South Dakota | $57,050 |
| 39. Tennessee | $56,750 |
| 40. Alabama | $56,640 |
| 41. Florida | $55,700 |
| 42. Vermont | $55,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.28 ($56,750 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $56,750 against $62,780 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $61,890 a year.
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.