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Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Illinois
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $100,620 | $102,350 | $83,630 | $74,777 | 104 |
| Rockford | $92,900 | $100,290 | $78,800 | $69,728 | 92 |
| Champaign | $88,440 | $82,480 | $79,850 | $66,811 | 93 |
| Peoria | $81,890 | $80,060 | $76,310 | $62,527 | 91 |
| Springfield | $76,990 | $81,750 | $75,030 | $59,323 | 93 |
| Decatur | $72,880 | $64,830 | $64,830 | $56,635 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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