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Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Maine

The median pay for a structural iron and steel workers in Maine is $62,730/year ($30.16/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$63K
Median annual
$30.16/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$73K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Maine?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,119/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,281/mo
Rent as % of take-home31.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$64,207/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,838/mo

About structural iron and steel workers

U.S. employed: 780
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maine

Bar chart showing Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $48,960, 25th percentile $62,730, median $62,730, 75th percentile $70,570, 90th percentile $73,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$63KMedian$63K75th$71K90th$73K
Bar chart showing Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $48,960, 25th percentile $62,730, median $62,730, 75th percentile $70,570, 90th percentile $73,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level structural iron and steel workers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary by metro in Maine

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Bangor$44K-29%60

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $62,730 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,960, and experienced structural iron and steel workers can clear $73,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Maine?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,119/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 31.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

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

Maine 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 $64,207 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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