As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Steel Detailer in District of Columbia is $63,483, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,221 weekly, or $5,290 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Steel Detailer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Steel Detailer in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $51,564 to $73,527. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,244) and 75th percentile ($68,740), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,527 per year. This $11,496 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% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 61 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Steel Detailer job salary. 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 $51,564 DC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $57,244 DC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $63,483 DC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $68,740 DC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $73,527 DC January 01, 2026
25% $57,244 10% $51,564 90% $73,527 75% $68,740 $63,483 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $61,183 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $61,183 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $61,183 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Steel Detailer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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