Average Salary for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
SOC 47-2171 · Construction and Extraction Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in the United States is $59,280 ($28.50/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $39,470 at the 10th percentile to $95,530 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 14,140 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 18.5% since 2014.
Median Annual
$59,280
Mean Annual
$62,640
10th Pct
$39,470
75th Pct
$74,190
Employment
14,140
Salary Distribution
$39k
10th
$47k
25th
$59k
Median
$74k
75th
$96k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $117,110 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $99,570 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $95,160 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $93,280 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $93,190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,980 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $85,340 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $81,630 |
| Toledo, OH | $73,200 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $70,570 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $67,390 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $67,010 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $65,090 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,480 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,630 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Washington | $106,340 |
| Illinois | $102,260 |
| Nevada | $100,100 |
| Oregon | $91,150 |
| Minnesota | $91,090 |
| New York | $81,630 |
| Wisconsin | $81,020 |
| Missouri | $80,330 |
| West Virginia | $79,230 |
| New Jersey | $77,770 |
| Tennessee | $76,920 |
| Ohio | $73,560 |
| Nebraska | $71,340 |
| Louisiana | $68,220 |
| Arizona | $67,010 |
| Kentucky | $65,210 |
| Indiana | $62,980 |
| California | $61,440 |
| Colorado | $61,220 |
| Maryland | $60,550 |
| Arkansas | $59,830 |
| Georgia | $59,390 |
| Virginia | $58,750 |
| Alabama | $56,540 |
| Kansas | $54,750 |
| North Carolina | $51,510 |
| Oklahoma | $50,910 |
| New Mexico | $50,750 |
| Utah | $49,990 |
| Texas | $49,150 |
| South Carolina | $47,050 |
| Wyoming | $46,000 |
| Virgin Islands | $45,080 |
| Florida | $44,780 |
| Mississippi | $36,940 |
| Guam | $36,370 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,760 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | $104,970 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $92,450 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $92,450 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $89,500 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $87,670 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $87,670 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $78,880 |
| Manufacturing | $78,410 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $74,810 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $73,890 |
| Utility System Construction | $68,220 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $65,550 |
| Masonry Contractors | $64,700 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $62,780 |
| Construction of Buildings | $62,780 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $61,980 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $60,910 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $59,280 |
| Construction | $59,190 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $59,130 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $57,090 |
| Temporary Help Services | $56,840 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $56,430 |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $50,560 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $49,990 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $49,990 |
| Employment Services | $49,980 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $48,260 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $44,070 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,410 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,410 |
| Engineering Services | $35,290 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $35,290 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,280 |
| 2023 | $54,850 |
| 2022 | $51,070 |
| 2021 | $48,830 |
| 2020 | $49,390 |
| 2019 | $49,100 |
| 2018 | $48,320 |
| 2017 | $46,850 |
| 2016 | $47,600 |
| 2015 | $48,010 |
| 2014 | $50,020 |