How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for reinforcing iron and rebar workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $50.76 an hour or $8,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.76
- Vs. national median
- +79%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 31
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 25th | $105,600 | $50.76 | |
| Median | $105,600 | $50.76 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.76 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.10 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for reinforcing iron and rebar workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $96,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $50.76 ($105,600 a year).
Do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $105,600 against $58,970 nationally, 79% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $105,600, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for reinforcing iron and rebar worker pay?
2 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a reinforcing iron and rebar worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,000 or more.
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.