33121/Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
27K
employees, 2023
27K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 294 US Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel business locations employed 27,433 people and paid $2.4 billion in annual payroll, $87,092 per employee on average. Employment was up 10.5% from 2022. Ohio had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
294
+13.1% vs 2022
Employees
27,433
+10.5% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$2.4B
+15.9% vs 2022
Average pay
$87,092
+4.9% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 30 | 3,894 | $75,658 | 0.08% |
| Texas | 37 | 3,886 | $98,609 | 0.03% |
| Alabama | 12 | 2,291 | $99,423 | 0.13% |
| Illinois | 25 | 2,248 | $121,237 | 0.04% |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | 2,107* | $86,946 | 0.04% |
| Indiana | 17 | 1,880 | $67,402 | 0.06% |
| Oklahoma | 9 | 1,535 | $66,468 | 0.11% |
| Tennessee | 10 | 1,166 | $54,838 | 0.04% |
| California | 13 | 1,040 | $113,963 | 0.01% |
| Louisiana | 5 | 792 | $82,232 | 0.05% |
| Michigan | 14 | 763 | $55,983 | 0.02% |
| North Carolina | 4 | 686* | $70,239 | 0.02% |
| Arkansas | 4 | 682 | $148,776 | 0.06% |
| Mississippi | 6 | 500 | $68,510 | 0.05% |
| Missouri | 11 | 409 | $90,342 | 0.02% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 26.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 22 | 2,498 | $83,795 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 18 | 1,709 | $139,080 |
| Tulsa, OK | 6 | 1,255* | $73,226 |
| Birmingham, AL | 6 | 1,229* | $128,265 |
| Mansfield, OH | 4 | 830 | $78,366 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | 6 | 754* | $144,198 |
| Hermitage, PA | 4 | 684* | $111,889 |
| Blytheville, AR | 3 | 561* | $168,376 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7 | 538 | $84,541 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 6 | 503 | $64,583 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 3 | 497* | $59,366 |
| Toledo, OH | 4 | 456* | $54,956 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 4 | 402 | $96,848 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 6 | 382 | $79,332 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 5 | 346 | $94,188 |
Business size
US Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 50 | 17.0% |
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 5.4% |
| 10 to 19 | 24 | 8.2% |
| 20 to 49 | 54 | 18.4% |
| 50 to 99 | 51 | 17.3% |
| 100 to 249 | 73 | 24.8% |
| 250 to 499 | 20 | 6.8% |
| 500 to 999 | 6 | 2.0% |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel and the 1 industry directly below it
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Primary Metal Manufacturing 331Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel 3312
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331210 | Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 27,433 | $87,092 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel in the US?
27,433 people worked at 294 US Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel business locations in 2023, up 10.5% from 2022. That is 0.02% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel?
$87,092 a year per employee in 2023, from $2.4 billion in annual payroll (up 4.9% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel jobs?
Ohio had the most, with 3,894 employees in 2023, followed by Texas (3,886) and Alabama (2,291).
Which metro areas have the most Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel jobs?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (2,498), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (1,709), Tulsa, OK (1,255) had the most Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel employees in 2023.
Are most Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel businesses small?
30.6% of the 294 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 6 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.