Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay range in Terre Haute
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,840 or more. The middle half of structural iron and steel workers in Terre Haute earn between $45,920 and $71,400.
- $43K10th
- $46K25th
- $52KMedian
- $71K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,080 | $5,007 | $28.88 |
| Median | $52,140 | $4,345 | $25.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,920 | $3,827 | $22.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,400 | $5,950 | $34.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers pay in Terre Haute vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Structural iron and steel workers in Terre Haute earn 15% less than the Indiana average ($70,590) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($70,280). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $62,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $60,080 | $52,140 | $42,640 | $89,840 | 30 |
| Indiana | $70,590 | $70,130 | $45,720 | $98,840 | 2,750 |
| United States | $70,280 | $62,780 | $44,580 | $108,260 | 68,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary after taxes in Terre Haute
On the average salary of $60,080, a single filer in Terre Haute takes home about $47,500 a year, or $3,958 a month and $1,827 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Is Terre Haute a good place for structural iron and steel workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Terre Haute area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.8), so the average $60,080 buys what about $68,431 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Terre Haute ($44,870). A typical home costs $167,654, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in other Indiana cities
Terre Haute ranks 5th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($74,180).
- Evansville$74,180
- Indianapolis$70,410
- South Bend$70,190
- Fort Wayne$64,700
- Terre Haute$60,080
- Elkhart$59,720
Highest-paying cities for structural iron and steel workers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($113,210).
- Boston, MA$113,210
- Trenton, NJ$111,350
- Atlantic City, NJ$110,360
- Olympia, WA$107,460
- Vineland, NJ$103,660
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Structural Iron and Steel Workers salary in Terre Haute: questions
How much do structural iron and steel workers make an hour in Terre Haute?
$28.89 an hour on average, and $25.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural iron and steel workers salary in Terre Haute?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural iron and steel workers take-home pay in Terre Haute?
About $47,500 a year ($3,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,080. Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Do structural iron and steel workers earn more in Terre Haute than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,280).
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; area Terre Haute, IN (45460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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