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Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Idaho

The median pay for a structural iron and steel workers in Idaho is $62,190/year ($29.9/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$62K
Median annual
$29.9/hr
Hourly rate
$50K
Entry level (10th %)
$74K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $62K get you in Idaho?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,122/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,136/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.6% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$66,244/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,986/mo

About structural iron and steel workers

U.S. employed: 400
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho

Bar chart showing Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $50,220, 25th percentile $59,180, median $62,190, 75th percentile $70,900, 90th percentile $74,220. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$50K25th$59KMedian$62K75th$71K90th$74K
Bar chart showing Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $50,220, 25th percentile $59,180, median $62,190, 75th percentile $70,900, 90th percentile $74,220. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level structural iron and steel workers (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do structural iron and steel workers make in Idaho?

The median is $62,190 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,220, and experienced structural iron and steel workers can clear $74,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $62K enough to live in Idaho?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,122/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 27.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a structural iron and steel workers salary go in Idaho?

Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median structural iron and steel workers salary is worth about $66,244 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do structural iron and steel workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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