Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in South Carolina

Structural iron and steel workers in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $56,780 a year) and the least in Columbia ($53,090), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the structural iron and steel workers average at $52,760 and the median at $50,750 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,280.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$56,780
Greenville$54,330
Columbia$53,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$56,780	$57,780	$48,040	$46,354	101
Greenville	$54,330	$53,450	$49,260	$44,548	93
Columbia	$53,090	$50,510	$46,880	$43,633	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in other states

Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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.
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.

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