As mentioned in a previous article written by CPA Chief Economist Jeff Ferry, the average salary is $94,252 for the steel industry. Also, there are 147 industrial manufactring projects that were started in October, according to Thomas Net.
Well-Paid Steel Jobs
High wages, as well as good benefit packages, are a trademark feature of the industry. Table 1 shows the pay levels of the median employee at America’s four largest steel companies. These figures are published in SEC filings and are required to be accurate under US securities laws.
Table 1.
| Top Major Companies of this Industry: Annual Compensation for Median Employee, 2018 | |
| Nucor | $106,097 |
| Steel Dynamics | $110,233 |
| US Steel | $ 73,872 |
| AK Steel | $ 86,804 |
| Major steel company average | $ 94,252 |
Ameri-Force shows a lot of openings for different companies across the country. This includes machinists, welders, and pipe fitters. From their website, “By providing some of the highest wages and best benefits available it’s no wonder our average team member remains with Ameri-Force for 10 years or more. The goal at Ameri-Force is to be your employer for life. Our recruiting team works hand-in-hand with you to provide assignments which increase your skill level and add to your job experience in order to advance and maintain your career.”
If you don’t have these skills yet, connect with your local trades school. Workshop for Warriors helps veterans with Advanced Manufacturing training.
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