Structural Iron Worker Salary in Nebraska

Structural Iron Workers in Nebraska have a median annual salary of $65,470, which works out to about $31.48 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $54,070 to $74,860, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

47-2221 · Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Structural Iron Worker pay in Nebraska at a glance

Median annual salary

$65,470

Median hourly wage

$31.48/hr

Average annual salary

$64,390

Average hourly wage

$30.96/hr

25th percentile

$54,070

75th percentile

$74,860

10th percentile

$48,160

90th percentile

$79,040

People employed

610

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid structural iron worker roles in Nebraska.

10th percentile
$48,160
25th percentile
$54,070
Median percentile
$65,470
75th percentile
$74,860
90th percentile
$79,040

Nebraska vs U.S. salary

The median salary for structural iron worker roles in Nebraska is about 4.3% above the U.S. median of $62,780 for the same occupation.

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How much does a structural iron worker make in Nebraska?

Half of structural iron worker roles in Nebraska report earning more than $65,470 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $64,390 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $54,070 and a quarter are above $74,860, so most structural iron worker pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect structural iron worker pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.