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Construction
- Annual Median Wage$ 50,040$38,650
$64,120
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Moderately Growing
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Structural Iron and Steel Workers install structural iron and steel to form and support bridges, roads, and other structures.
What do they typically do
- Align beams and girders into position
- Unload and stack prefabricated steel so that it can be lifted easily with slings
- Use metal shears, torches, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the steel
- Signal crane operators for positioning the structural steel
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts or by welding them into place
- Stand on beams or girders to help position pieces that are being lifted
- Check vertical and horizontal alignment of the structural steel
- Use a crane to lift steel beams, girders, and columns into place
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.5%Job Opening 132Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs15791653Change 74