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.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2221.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$62,780
Employment, U.S.68,380
Median hourly wage$30.18
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,580 | $49,880 | $62,780 | $82,660 | $108,260 |
By state (50)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,740 | $56,640 | 1.87 |
| Alaska | 120 | $76,970 | 0.82 |
| Arizona | 3,980 | $59,390 | 2.80 |
| Arkansas | 1,080 | $45,510 | 1.88 |
| California | 7,110 | $76,370 | 0.89 |
| Colorado | 860 | $58,830 | 0.68 |
| Connecticut | 330 | $62,400 | 0.44 |
| Delaware | 90 | $59,820 | 0.41 |
| District of Columbia | 210 | $61,240 | 0.70 |
| Florida | 2,730 | $55,700 | 0.63 |
| Georgia | 980 | $48,090 | 0.46 |
| Hawaii | 290 | $99,860 | 1.05 |
| Idaho | 500 | $72,750 | 1.32 |
| Illinois | 2,740 | $101,850 | 1.02 |
| Indiana | 2,750 | $70,130 | 1.95 |
| Iowa | $77,400 | ||
| Kansas | 260 | $58,560 | 0.42 |
| Kentucky | 990 | $64,060 | 1.13 |
| Louisiana | 1,180 | $68,830 | 1.39 |
| Maine | 200 | $61,750 | 0.70 |
| Maryland | 710 | $71,730 | 0.59 |
| Massachusetts | 2,050 | $120,840 | 1.28 |
| Michigan | 1,750 | $62,830 | 0.90 |
| Minnesota | 910 | $95,320 | 0.70 |
| Mississippi | 480 | $50,690 | 0.94 |
| Missouri | 1,320 | $77,410 | 1.02 |
| Montana | 130 | $67,390 | 0.57 |
| Nebraska | 610 | $65,470 | 1.36 |
| Nevada | 1,400 | $62,510 | 2.05 |
| New Hampshire | 220 | $59,920 | 0.72 |
| New Jersey | 1,060 | $113,220 | 0.56 |
| New York | 2,700 | $92,610 | 0.63 |
| North Carolina | 2,000 | $48,740 | 0.92 |
| North Dakota | 270 | $82,120 | 1.42 |
| Ohio | 2,290 | $74,710 | 0.94 |
| Oklahoma | 1,140 | $47,660 | 1.51 |
| Oregon | 570 | $96,050 | 0.65 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,610 | $82,970 | 0.60 |
| Rhode Island | 360 | $98,320 | 1.62 |
| South Carolina | 660 | $50,750 | 0.66 |
| South Dakota | 440 | $57,050 | 2.18 |
| Tennessee | 1,240 | $56,750 | 0.86 |
| Texas | 9,700 | $52,240 | 1.57 |
| Utah | 1,630 | $58,250 | 2.14 |
| Vermont | 50 | $55,640 | 0.34 |
| Virginia | 2,300 | $60,260 | 1.27 |
| Washington | 850 | $107,660 | 0.54 |
| West Virginia | 150 | $71,850 | 0.47 |
| Wisconsin | 710 | $92,820 | 0.55 |
| Wyoming | 80 | $47,480 | 0.64 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 1-2 | 0.967 |
| 2 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 1-2 | 0.956 |
| 3 | Glaziers | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 4 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1-2 | 0.954 |
| 5 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 6 | Roofers | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 7 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.949 |
| 8 | Helpers--Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.949 |
| 9 | Riggers | 1-2 | 0.946 |
| 10 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1-2 | 0.945 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Structural Iron and Steel Workers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | Coordination | 0.88 | 0.951 |
| Stonemasons | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.943 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | Mathematics | 1.12 | 0.938 |
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 1.38 | 0.926 |
| Helpers--Electricians | Troubleshooting | 1.25 | 0.922 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Mathematics | 1.12 | 0.918 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Structural Iron and Steel Workers, excluding software Structural Iron and Steel Workers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Job costing software | 4 of 20 | 36.9x |
| CPR Visual Estimator | 4 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Wilhelm Publishing Threshold | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Drawing and drafting software | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Estimating software | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 7 of 20 | 3.8x |
| Construction Management Software ProEst | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Quicken | 3 of 20 | 10.7x |
| Microsoft Windows | 10 of 20 | 1.9x |
| Microsoft Excel | 18 of 20 | 1.0x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 1.75 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (29) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.92 | 6.28 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.33 | 4.51 |
| Production and Processing | 4.19 | 4.59 |
| Mechanical | 4.03 | 5.10 |
| Administration and Management | 3.90 | 4.31 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.78 | 5.00 |
| Design | 3.45 | 4.43 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.32 | 4.20 |
| Mathematics | 3.25 | 3.08 |
| Education and Training | 2.71 | 3.16 |
| Physics | 2.69 | 3.12 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.63 | 2.15 |
| English Language | 2.56 | 2.02 |
| Administrative | 2.36 | 2.61 |
| Transportation | 2.19 | 1.82 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.05 | 1.58 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.04 | 2.41 |
| Law and Government | 1.81 | 1.29 |
| Psychology | 1.55 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.53 | 1.14 |
| Chemistry | 1.51 | 1.14 |
| Telecommunications | 1.38 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.22 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.19 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.16 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.16 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.14 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.13 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.10 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Multilimb Coordination | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Near Vision | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Visualization | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Static Strength | 3.88 | 4.38 |
| Control Precision | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Depth Perception | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Far Vision | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.75 | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| Reaction Time | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| Selective Attention | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Stamina | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Rate Control | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Response Orientation | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Sharing | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Number Facility | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Written Expression | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Night Vision | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.38 | 0.50 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Cost estimating software
- Inventory tracking software
- Project scheduling software
- Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 170 | 5.15 | $49,100 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 310 | 4.29 | $57,220 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 330 | 3.94 | $57,440 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 3,470 | 3.32 | $59,540 |
| Rockford, IL | 190 | 3.16 | $100,290 |
| Evansville, IN | 180 | 2.99 | $76,090 |
| Saginaw, MI | 100 | 2.81 | $56,300 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 170 | 2.67 | $83,200 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 200 | 2.61 | $59,200 |
| Birmingham, AL | 550 | 2.41 | $59,180 |