15 Professions with the Highest Death Rates in the US

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6. Structural iron and steel workers

Death rate per 100,000 people: 25.2

Structural iron and steel workers have fatal injuries of 25.2 per 100,000 workers. There were 16 total fatal injuries in the last year and 1,440 non-fatal injuries. The most common accident in this profession is being struck by an object. They have a median annual salary of $51,800.

Professions with the Highest Death Rates in the US

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