Steel Erector Career

*A job as a Steel Erector falls under the broader career category of Structural Iron and Steel Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Structural Iron and Steel Workers : Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.


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Structural Iron and Steel Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$56,040

Median Hourly Wage

$26.94*

Total Employed Nationally

69,440


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.