Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,700
↑ 37.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Structural Iron and Steel Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Structural Iron and Steel Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.2% since 2011 ($45,690 → $62,700)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $62,760
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,700 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $62,760 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $60,500 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $58,550 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $54,830 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | $55,040 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $53,970 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $52,610 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $51,800 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $50,490 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | $48,200 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | $46,520 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | $46,140 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $45,690 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.