Structural Iron and Steel Workers — Job Outlook

Employment of structural iron and steel workers is projected to grow +4.4% from 2024 to 2034. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 5,500 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $62,700 as of the latest data. About 64,720 people were employed in this role.