How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.35 an hour or $4,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.35
- Average (mean)
- $66,060
- Jobs
- 13,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.26 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wisconsin | $121,600 |
| New Jersey | $116,100 |
| Washington | $109,000 |
| Illinois | $105,600 |
| Nevada | $102,100 |
| New York | $98,040 |
| Oregon | $93,490 |
| Michigan | $91,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,670 |
| Louisiana | $70,700 |
| Kentucky | $66,830 |
| Indiana | $64,650 |
| California | $63,110 |
| Nebraska | $62,920 |
| Maryland | $61,640 |
| Alaska | $61,480 |
| Missouri | $59,410 |
| Arizona | $58,230 |
| Tennessee | $57,920 |
| Colorado | $56,160 |
| Virginia | $55,120 |
| New Mexico | $54,080 |
| North Carolina | $51,690 |
| Texas | $50,650 |
| Florida | $50,500 |
| Oklahoma | $50,370 |
| Utah | $49,040 |
| Georgia | $47,480 |
| Arkansas | $45,700 |
| Alabama | $43,640 |
| South Carolina | $41,020 |
| Mississippi | $39,860 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $119,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $105,600 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $102,100 |
| New York, NY | $101,900 |
| Portland, OR | $95,670 |
| Buffalo, NY | $84,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,110 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $70,700 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $64,630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,990 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,250 |
| Washington, DC | $61,760 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,130 |
| Baltimore, MD | $60,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,320 |
In other countries
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker belongs to the international group "Structural-metal preparers and erectors".
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- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$57,660
- Roofer$55,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.35 ($58,970 a year).
How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make a month?
About $4,914 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,970 a year.
How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,310 or less a year ($20.82 an hour); the top 10% make $104,500 or more.
Which state pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most?
Wisconsin, with a median of $121,600 a year, followed by New Jersey ($116,100) and Washington ($109,000).
Which city pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $119,000 a year.
How many reinforcing iron and rebar workers are there in the United States?
About 13,800 people work as reinforcing iron and rebar workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.