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

$58,630a year

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $28.19 an hour or $4,886 a month.

Hourly
$28.19
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
110 of 161
Jobs in the area
700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,560Median: $58,630Highest 10%: $74,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,560$22.87
25th$49,380$23.74
Median$58,630$28.19
75th$64,980$31.24
90th$74,250$35.70

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.

Washington, DC$68,320
Richmond, VA$60,260
Harrisonburg, VA$57,720
Lynchburg, VA$56,440
Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in Virginia Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Virginia Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$80,950
Boilermaker$68,350
Construction and Building Inspector$64,710
Sheet Metal Worker$63,390
Electrician$62,350
Plumber$61,870
Pile Driver Operator$60,290
Glazier$57,990
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$53,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$52,060
Salaries for every job in Virginia Beach, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $28.19 ($58,630 a year).

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

No: $58,630 against $62,780 nationally, 7% less.

How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $60,260, so Virginia Beach pays 3% less.

Where does Virginia Beach rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?

110 of 161 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,250 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.