▲22%
$15.26
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$11.72
MEDIAN
$15.26
90%
$20.89
The average hourly pay for a Steel Detailer is $15.26 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$12 - $21
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$25k - $51k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Steel Detailers?
What Do Steel Detailers Do?
Steel Detailer Tasks
- Produce erection and shop plans and drawings for steel fabricators and erectors for the manufacture of steel members used in the construction of buildings, bridges, industrial plants and non-building structures.
- Detail structural and plate steel, and miscellaneous metals.
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Common Health Benefits for a Steel Detailer
Medical
58%
Dental
38%
Vision
29%
None
42%
Gender Breakdown for Steel Detailers
Male
81.0%
Female
19.0%
This data is based on 21 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Steel Detailers
What is the highest pay for Steel Detailers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Steel Detailer is $20.89 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Steel Detailers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Steel Detailer is $11.72 / hour
How can Steel Detailers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Steel Detailer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Steel Detailer that oversees more junior Steel Detailers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.