Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Nebraska

Structural iron and steel workers in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $68,420 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($57,760), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the structural iron and steel workers average at $64,390 and the median at $65,470 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,280.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$68,420
Lincoln$57,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$68,420	$74,430	$56,670	$54,730	92
Lincoln	$57,760	$57,900	$46,830	$46,842	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in other states

Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2221.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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