Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $58,970 · Median hourly: $28.35 · Employment: 13,800
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,310 | $20.82 |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 |
| Median | $58,970 | $28.35 |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 |
| 90th | $104,540 | $50.26 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2171
- Total U.S. employment: 13,800
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,310, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $104,540 — a 2.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $43,310, median pay is $58,970, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $104,540.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,640 | $20.98 | -26.0% | 390 |
| Alaska | $61,480 | $29.56 | +4.3% | 0 |
| Arizona | $58,230 | $27.99 | -1.3% | 60 |
| Arkansas | $45,700 | $21.97 | -22.5% | 0 |
| California | $63,110 | $30.34 | +7.0% | 2,390 |
| Colorado | $56,160 | $27.00 | -4.8% | 260 |
| Florida | $50,500 | $24.28 | -14.4% | 1,150 |
| Georgia | $47,480 | $22.83 | -19.5% | 80 |
| Illinois | $105,580 | $50.76 | +79.0% | 0 |
| Indiana | $64,650 | $31.08 | +9.6% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $66,830 | $32.13 | +13.3% | 40 |
| Louisiana | $70,700 | $33.99 | +19.9% | 130 |
| Maryland | $61,640 | $29.64 | +4.5% | 0 |
| Michigan | $91,220 | $43.86 | +54.7% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $39,860 | $19.16 | -32.4% | 40 |
| Missouri | $59,410 | $28.56 | +0.7% | 320 |
| Nebraska | $62,920 | $30.25 | +6.7% | 230 |
| Nevada | $102,130 | $49.10 | +73.2% | 460 |
| New Jersey | $116,110 | $55.82 | +96.9% | 0 |
| New Mexico | $54,080 | $26.00 | -8.3% | 260 |
| New York | $98,040 | $47.13 | +66.3% | 1,110 |
| North Carolina | $51,690 | $24.85 | -12.3% | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $50,370 | $24.22 | -14.6% | 130 |
| Oregon | $93,490 | $44.95 | +58.5% | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,670 | $35.90 | +26.6% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $41,020 | $19.72 | -30.4% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $57,920 | $27.84 | -1.8% | 500 |
| Texas | $50,650 | $24.35 | -14.1% | 3,640 |
| Utah | $49,040 | $23.58 | -16.8% | 100 |
| Virginia | $55,120 | $26.50 | -6.5% | 0 |
| Washington | $108,970 | $52.39 | +84.8% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $121,620 | $58.47 | +106.2% | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for reinforcing iron and rebar workers?
The median annual wage for reinforcing iron and rebar workers is $58,970 ($28.35 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many reinforcing iron and rebar workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 13,800 reinforcing iron and rebar workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.35. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.