How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Texas?
$52,240a year
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in Texas. That is $25.12 an hour or $4,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.12
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $52,240Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 25th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| Median | $52,240 | $25.12 | |
| 75th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $59,980 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,610 |
| Houston, TX | $58,030 |
| Sherman, TX | $57,720 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $57,440 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $53,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,120 |
| Abilene, TX | $45,680 |
| Waco, TX | $45,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $45,030 |
| College Station, TX | $44,760 |
| McAllen, TX | $42,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| 40. Alabama | $56,640 |
| 41. Florida | $55,700 |
| 42. Vermont | $55,640 |
| 43. Texas | $52,240 |
| 44. South Carolina | $50,750 |
| 45. Mississippi | $50,690 |
| 46. North Carolina | $48,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $25.12 ($52,240 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $52,240 against $62,780 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays structural iron and steel workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $59,980 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.