Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,180 or more. The middle half of structural iron and steel workers in Olympia earn between $98,010 and $121,520.
- $80K10th
- $98K25th
- $112KMedian
- $122K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,460 | $8,955 | $51.66 |
| Median | $111,500 | $9,292 | $53.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,010 | $8,168 | $47.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,520 | $10,127 | $58.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Structural iron and steel workers in Olympia earn 9% more than the Washington average ($98,300) and 53% more than the U.S. average ($70,280). At the median the gap is +78% against the U.S. median of $62,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $107,460 | $111,500 | $79,810 | $122,180 | 40 |
| Washington | $98,300 | $107,660 | $53,210 | $128,970 | 850 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $107,460, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $84,428 a year, or $7,036 a month and $3,247 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for structural iron and steel workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $107,460 buys what about $103,656 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 1st of 4 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Olympia$107,460
- Seattle$102,820
- Bellingham$79,660
- Spokane$77,760
All Structural Iron and Steel Workers salaries in Washington
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 Olympia: questions
How much do structural iron and steel workers make an hour in Olympia?
$51.66 an hour on average, and $53.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural iron and steel workers salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural iron and steel workers take-home pay in Olympia?
About $84,428 a year ($7,036 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,460. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do structural iron and steel workers earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 53% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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