Structural Iron and Steel Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A structural iron and steel worker earns a median of $62,780 a year ($30.18 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $70,280. About 68,380 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $62,780
- Gross pay
- $2,414.62
- Federal income tax
- −$205.91
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$149.71
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$35.01
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,023.99
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $62,780
- Federal
- $5,354
- FICA
- $4,803
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $52,624
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Structural Iron and Steel Workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-2221). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.18; the average is $33.79.
What is the salary range for a structural iron and steel worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $44,580 and the top 10% earn over $108,260 a year.
How much is $62,780 after taxes?
About $52,624 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $50,001 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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