Structural Iron and Steel Workers Salary in Ohio

Structural iron and steel workers in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $80,030 a year) and the least in Dayton ($69,890), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the structural iron and steel workers average at $72,700 and the median at $74,710 for 2,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,280.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$80,030
Akron$73,440
Cincinnati$72,820
Toledo$72,580
Cleveland$71,760
Dayton$69,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$80,030	$76,920	$63,120	$61,365	95
Akron	$73,440	$76,330	$61,710	$57,082	93
Cincinnati	$72,820	$75,700	$59,210	$57,188	95
Toledo	$72,580	$74,710	$60,230	$56,522	91
Cleveland	$71,760	$76,060	$55,740	$55,988	94
Dayton	$69,890	$74,650	$62,250	$54,771	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. 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

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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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