As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Steel Detailer in the US is $57,323, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,102 weekly, or $4,777 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Steel Detailer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Steel Detailer in the US vary widely, spanning from $46,505 to $66,284. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,660) and 75th percentile ($62,013), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,284 per year. This $10,353 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Alignment or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Steel Detailer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 61 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Construction to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Steel Detailer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $46,505 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $51,660 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $57,323 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $62,013 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $66,284 US July 01, 2026
25% $51,660 10% $46,505 90% $66,284 75% $62,013 $57,323 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Steel Detailer ?

A steel detailer is a person who produces detailed drawings for steel fabricators and steel erectors. The detailer prepares detailed plans, drawings and other documents for the manufacture and erection of steel members (columns, beams, braces, trusses, stairs, handrails, joists, metal decking, etc.) used in the construction of buildings, bridges, industrial plans, and nonbuilding structures. A steel detailer's projects are usually commercial, residential, public, industrial or municipal; low-rise residential projects.. Steel detailers (usually simply called detailers within their field) wor...

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  1. This Job:

    Steel Detailer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Structural Ironworker, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Steel Detailer in the United States. The base salary for Steel Detailer ranges from $51,660 to $62,013 with the average base salary of $57,323. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,550 to $65,252 with the average total cash compensation of $55,891.

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