How much does a Steel Detailer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Steel Detailer in California is $63,258. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,159 to $70,038, with most professionals earning between $51,607 and $76,212.

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 $51,607 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $57,159 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $63,258 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $70,038 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Steel Detailer Salary $76,212 CA April 01, 2025
25% $57,159 10% $51,607 90% $76,212 75% $70,038 $63,258 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 Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $56,891 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $58,064 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $59,763 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $56,847 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $55,528 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $58,981 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $56,967 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $54,083 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $66,312 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $66,160 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Steel Detailer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Structural Ironworker, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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