Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #25 of 50 · KY
4.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,980 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $64,060
Employment 990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,240P25 $56,480 Median $64,060P75 $76,570P90 $98,360
About 80% of structural iron and steel workerss in Kentucky earn between $48,240 and $98,360. 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 Kentucky is $66,980, about 4.7% below the U.S. average ($70,280). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $69,850 | $72,350 | 110 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $69,280 | $71,220 | 310 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $64,000 | $61,890 | 40 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $63,350 | $65,110 | 210 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,480 | $56,820 | 110 |