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Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Texas
- Sherman$64,260
- Austin$60,360
- Houston$58,380
- Dallas$58,000
- Amarillo$57,040
- Beaumont$54,590
- San Antonio$54,570
- Corpus Christi$53,590
- Waco$48,870
- College Station$47,850
- Abilene$47,200
- McAllen$46,970
- Tyler$45,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | $64,260 | $57,720 | $51,470 | $53,813 | 94 |
| Austin | $60,360 | $59,980 | $49,940 | $50,679 | 98 |
| Houston | $58,380 | $58,030 | $47,790 | $49,088 | 99 |
| Dallas | $58,000 | $53,600 | $49,080 | $48,783 | 103 |
| Amarillo | $57,040 | $59,610 | $46,280 | $48,012 | 92 |
| Beaumont | $54,590 | $57,220 | $45,160 | $46,043 | 90 |
| San Antonio | $54,570 | $50,120 | $46,310 | $46,027 | 95 |
| Corpus Christi | $53,590 | $57,440 | $46,310 | $45,240 | 93 |
| Waco | $48,870 | $45,590 | $39,950 | $41,447 | 93 |
| College Station | $47,850 | $44,760 | $38,370 | $40,627 | 91 |
| Abilene | $47,200 | $45,680 | $42,470 | $40,105 | 90 |
| McAllen | $46,970 | $42,710 | $37,700 | $39,920 | 86 |
| Tyler | $45,090 | $45,030 | $39,480 | $38,410 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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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