Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,120 or more. The middle half of structural iron and steel workers in Providence earn between $88,570 and $117,190.
- $80K10th
- $89K25th
- $98KMedian
- $117K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,630 | $8,386 | $48.38 |
| Median | $98,320 | $8,193 | $47.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,570 | $7,381 | $42.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,190 | $9,766 | $56.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Structural iron and steel workers in Providence earn 12% more than the Rhode Island average ($89,740) and 43% more than the U.S. average ($70,280). At the median the gap is +57% against the U.S. median of $62,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $100,630 | $98,320 | $80,010 | $124,120 | 640 |
| Rhode Island | $89,740 | $98,320 | $65,500 | $98,330 | 360 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $100,630, a single filer in Providence takes home about $76,445 a year, or $6,370 a month and $2,940 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $76,445 | $6,370 |
| Working in MA | $74,912 | $6,243 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for structural iron and steel workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $100,630 buys what about $98,877 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$113,210
- Hartford, CT$69,620
- New Haven, CT$68,970
- Manchester, NH$59,000
- Bridgeport, CT$80,600
- Portland, ME$67,920
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 Providence: questions
How much do structural iron and steel workers make an hour in Providence?
$48.38 an hour on average, and $47.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural iron and steel workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural iron and steel workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $76,445 a year ($6,370 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,630. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do structural iron and steel workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 43% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.04, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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