Structural Iron and Steel Workers
SOC Code: 47-2221 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Structural Iron and Steel Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $71,510 | $88,234 | $104,978 | $121,701 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $65,770 | $84,094 | $102,440 | $120,765 |
| Worcester, MA | $72,446 | $88,504 | $104,582 | $120,640 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $73,632 | $88,629 | $103,626 | $118,622 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,742 | $85,925 | $102,086 | $118,269 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $69,763 | $85,925 | $102,086 | $118,248 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,672 | $89,128 | $103,563 | $118,019 |
| Kingston, NY | $70,221 | $86,112 | $102,003 | $117,894 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $73,362 | $88,171 | $103,002 | $117,811 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $71,074 | $86,570 | $102,086 | $117,582 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.6 |
| Mechanical | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.9 |
| Design | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 42.1% |
| Less than high school | 33.7% |
| Some college | 19.2% |
| Master's degree | 5.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
- Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
- Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Outlook Computer aided design CAD software Cost estimating software Inventory tracking software Project scheduling software Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
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