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Texas ranks among the largest construction markets in the country, with more than 911,578 workers employed in the industry and an average weekly wage of $1,851 as of 2025. Structural iron and steel workers here earn a median of $25.12 an hour statewide, with the top quarter reaching $29.98 and the top tenth hitting $37.27.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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