Structural Iron Worker Salary in Ohio

Structural Iron Workers in Ohio have a median annual salary of $74,710, which works out to about $35.92 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $58,750 to $77,750, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Structural Iron Worker pay in Ohio at a glance

Median annual salary

$74,710

Median hourly wage

$35.92/hr

Average annual salary

$72,700

Average hourly wage

$34.95/hr

25th percentile

$58,750

75th percentile

$77,750

10th percentile

$47,840

90th percentile

$88,860

People employed

2,290

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$47,840
25th percentile
$58,750
Median percentile
$74,710
75th percentile
$77,750
90th percentile
$88,860

Ohio vs U.S. salary

The median salary for structural iron worker roles in Ohio is about 19.0% 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 Ohio?

Half of structural iron worker roles in Ohio report earning more than $74,710 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $72,700 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 $58,750 and a quarter are above $77,750, 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.