Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,150 or more. The middle half of structural iron and steel workers in Pittsburgh earn between $66,640 and $88,650.
- $56K10th
- $67K25th
- $83KMedian
- $89K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,060 | $6,755 | $38.97 |
| Median | $82,860 | $6,905 | $39.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,640 | $5,553 | $32.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,650 | $7,388 | $42.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Structural iron and steel workers in Pittsburgh earn 3% less than the Pennsylvania average ($83,980) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($70,280). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $62,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $81,060 | $82,860 | $56,330 | $106,150 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,980 | $82,970 | $51,550 | $110,680 | 1,610 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $81,060, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $63,367 a year, or $5,281 a month and $2,437 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for structural iron and steel workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $81,060 buys what about $85,623 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 3rd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($92,840).
- Philadelphia$92,840
- Allentown$91,160
- Pittsburgh$81,060
- Scranton$77,650
- Lancaster$74,640
- Reading$70,000
All Structural Iron and Steel Workers salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do structural iron and steel workers make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$38.97 an hour on average, and $39.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural iron and steel workers salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural iron and steel workers take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $63,367 a year ($5,281 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,060. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do structural iron and steel workers earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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