Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,710 or more. The middle half of structural iron and steel workers in Portland earn between $78,540 and $100,310.
- $62K10th
- $79K25th
- $98KMedian
- $100K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,730 | $7,811 | $45.06 |
| Median | $98,120 | $8,177 | $47.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,540 | $6,545 | $37.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,310 | $8,359 | $48.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Structural iron and steel workers in Portland earn 5% more than the Oregon average ($89,260) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($70,280). At the median the gap is +56% against the U.S. median of $62,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $93,730 | $98,120 | $62,310 | $123,710 | 410 |
| Oregon | $89,260 | $96,050 | $52,630 | $120,860 | 570 |
| United States | $70,280 | $62,780 | $44,580 | $108,260 | 68,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $93,730, a single filer in Portland takes home about $67,869 a year, or $5,656 a month and $2,610 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $74,769 | $6,231 |
| Working in OR | $67,869 | $5,656 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for structural iron and steel workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $93,730 buys what about $88,910 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 3 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for structural iron and steel workers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($113,210).
- Boston, MA$113,210
- Trenton, NJ$111,350
- Atlantic City, NJ$110,360
- Olympia, WA$107,460
- Vineland, NJ$103,660
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Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in Portland: questions
How much do structural iron and steel workers make an hour in Portland?
$45.06 an hour on average, and $47.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural iron and steel workers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural iron and steel workers take-home pay in Portland?
About $67,869 a year ($5,656 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,730. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do structural iron and steel workers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% more than the U.S. average for this job ($70,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2221; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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