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Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Missouri

The median pay for a structural iron and steel workers in Missouri is $60,240/year ($28.96/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.

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

$60K
Median annual
$28.96/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$84K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Missouri?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,030/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,097/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$67,708/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,933/mo

About structural iron and steel workers

U.S. employed: 910
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Missouri

Bar chart showing Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $42,320, 25th percentile $48,590, median $60,240, 75th percentile $75,810, 90th percentile $83,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$49KMedian$60K75th$76K90th$84K
Bar chart showing Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $42,320, 25th percentile $48,590, median $60,240, 75th percentile $75,810, 90th percentile $83,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level structural iron and steel workers (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.

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Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary by metro in Missouri

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
St. Louis$76K+27%510
Joplin$60K+0%70
Kansas City$57K-5%330
Springfield$50K-17%50

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $60,240 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,320, and experienced structural iron and steel workers can clear $83,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Missouri?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,030/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 27.2% 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 Missouri?

Missouri 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 $67,708 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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