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

$116,400a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $55.94 an hour or $9,697 a month.

Hourly
$55.94
Vs. national median
+85%
Rank among cities
2 of 161
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,830Median: $116,400Highest 10%: $122,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$99,830$48.00
25th$106,600$51.23
Median$116,400$55.94
75th$116,400$55.94
90th$122,100$58.68

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Philadelphia, PA$103,300
New York, NY$102,100
Allentown, PA$83,630
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in New Jersey Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$104,300
Electrician$98,210
Construction and Building Inspector$82,660
Roofer$82,100
Plumber$76,360
Construction Laborer$71,920
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$71,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$69,800
Carpenter$65,690
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$65,330
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $55.94 ($116,400 a year).

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

Yes: $116,400 against $62,780 nationally, 85% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $113,200, so Trenton pays 3% more.

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

2 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $99,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,100 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.