Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #3 of 50 · IL
40.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $98,680 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $101,850
Employment 2,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,830P25 $81,750 Median $101,850P75 $120,640P90 $124,450
About 80% of structural iron and steel workerss in Illinois earn between $64,830 and $124,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean structural iron and steel workers salary in Illinois is $98,680, about 40.4% above the U.S. average ($70,280). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,350 | $100,620 | 2,120 |
| Rockford, IL | $100,290 | $92,900 | 190 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $97,780 | $93,820 | 110 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $89,050 | $83,390 | 120 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $82,710 | $84,040 | 80 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $82,480 | $88,440 | 30 |
| Springfield, IL | $81,750 | $76,990 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $80,060 | $81,890 | 90 |