U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRaise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings. Excludes "Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers" (47-2171).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58,460 | 2.5 % | $23.42 | $48,710 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.66 | $15.88 | $21.42 | $29.51 | $38.48 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,330 | $33,040 | $44,540 | $61,380 | $80,030 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 26,590 | 3.73 | $24.10 | $50,120 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 11,910 | 1.79 | $20.91 | $43,480 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 3,050 | 0.18 | $24.47 | $50,900 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2,950 | 0.97 | $31.13 | $64,750 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,400 | 0.45 | $21.76 | $45,250 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 26,590 | 3.73 | $24.10 | $50,120 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 11,910 | 1.79 | $20.91 | $43,480 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2,950 | 0.97 | $31.13 | $64,750 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 930 | 0.95 | $22.49 | $46,790 |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 2,030 | 0.63 | $24.09 | $50,100 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 230 | (7) | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 40 | 0.03 | $35.02 | $72,850 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2,950 | 0.97 | $31.13 | $64,750 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | (8) | (8) | $30.46 | $63,350 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 160 | 0.19 | $26.02 | $54,110 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6,360 | 0.63 | 1.37 | $18.18 | $37,820 |
| California | 5,520 | 0.39 | 0.86 | $27.06 | $56,280 |
| New York | 4,510 | 0.54 | 1.18 | $34.32 | $71,380 |
| Florida | 2,460 | 0.35 | 0.75 | $18.10 | $37,650 |
| Ohio | 2,150 | 0.44 | 0.95 | $24.66 | $51,300 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 400 | 1.47 | 3.20 | $23.21 | $48,270 |
| Louisiana | 1,890 | 1.03 | 2.25 | $17.23 | $35,840 |
| South Dakota | 360 | 0.93 | 2.02 | $17.60 | $36,610 |
| Mississippi | 960 | 0.89 | 1.94 | $17.24 | $35,850 |
| Nevada | 910 | 0.82 | 1.78 | $26.50 | $55,120 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,620 | 0.43 | 0.94 | $35.38 | $73,590 |
| New York | 4,510 | 0.54 | 1.18 | $34.32 | $71,380 |
| Illinois | 2,030 | 0.37 | 0.80 | $33.02 | $68,690 |
| Massachusetts | 1,070 | 0.34 | 0.75 | $32.71 | $68,040 |
| Rhode Island | (8) | (8) | (8) | $32.68 | $67,970 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,650 | 0.53 | 1.16 | $34.36 | $71,470 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,930 | 0.77 | 1.68 | $19.09 | $39,700 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,760 | 0.46 | 1.00 | $24.15 | $50,220 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,270 | 0.58 | 1.25 | $18.25 | $37,970 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,120 | 0.32 | 0.69 | $34.39 | $71,520 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 990 | 0.59 | 1.28 | $17.35 | $36,090 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 890 | 0.66 | 1.44 | $34.66 | $72,100 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 790 | 0.35 | 0.75 | $20.49 | $42,620 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 780 | 0.82 | 1.78 | $31.67 | $65,860 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 780 | 0.96 | 2.09 | $25.22 | $52,460 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula, MS | 340 | 6.07 | 13.20 | $17.74 | $36,910 |
| Jackson, TN | 230 | 4.15 | 9.03 | $15.61 | $32,480 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 420 | 2.68 | 5.82 | (8) | (8) |
| Decatur, AL | 120 | 2.40 | 5.21 | $21.92 | $45,590 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 290 | 2.30 | 5.00 | $23.62 | $49,130 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | 200 | 2.24 | 4.86 | $16.91 | $35,180 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 390 | 2.22 | 4.83 | $16.99 | $35,330 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 90 | 1.74 | 3.79 | $15.17 | $31,560 |
| Gainesville, GA | 110 | 1.66 | 3.61 | $13.73 | $28,560 |
| Pocatello, ID | 50 | 1.60 | 3.49 | $19.12 | $39,760 |