Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Virginia
$59,520avg. a year
$28.62 an hour · 2,300 employed
Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Virginia earn an average of $59,520 a year. That is $10,760 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $70,280. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $67,480.
$60,260Median pay
$28.62Average hourly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#34Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for structural iron and steel workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
11,060 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$67,480
$32.44 an hour
230 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$60,500
$29.09 an hour
3700 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$58,700
$28.22 an hour
4
Richmond, VA
$58,260
$28.01 an hour
550 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$56,730
$27.27 an hour
670 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$53,650
$25.79 an hour
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Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia structural iron and steel workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,280 | $33.79 |
| Virginia | $59,520 | $28.62 |
| District of Columbia | $69,290 | $33.31 |
| Maryland | $68,310 | $32.84 |
| West Virginia | $67,180 | $32.30 |
| Kentucky | $66,980 | $32.20 |
| Tennessee | $58,090 | $27.93 |
Related jobs in Virginia
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do structural iron and steel workers make in Virginia?
The average is $59,520 a year, and the median is $60,260. That is $10,760 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $70,280.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$28.62 an hour on average; the median is $28.97.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($67,480), followed by Winchester, VA-WV ($60,500). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($53,650).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #34 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2221. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national structural iron and steel workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.