Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,310
- 25th Percentile — Junior$47,990
- 50th Percentile — Median$58,970
- 75th Percentile — Senior$77,320
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$104,540
The top 10% of Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers earn $104,540 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $43,310, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $112,650 | +70.5% |
| Illinois | $103,190 | +56.2% |
| Hawaii (est.) | $102,393 | +55.0% |
| Wisconsin | $102,070 | +54.5% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $100,411 | +52.0% |
| New York | $100,310 | +51.8% |
| Washington | $98,420 | +49.0% |
| Oregon | $95,050 | +43.9% |
| Nevada | $89,870 | +36.0% |
| Massachusetts (est.) | $85,878 | +30.0% |
| Michigan | $85,040 | +28.7% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $80,593 | +22.0% |
| Louisiana | $76,060 | +15.1% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $75,969 | +15.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,420 | +14.2% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $75,308 | +14.0% |
| Indiana | $73,620 | +11.4% |
| California | $72,220 | +9.3% |
| Vermont (est.) | $71,345 | +8.0% |
| Delaware (est.) | $69,363 | +5.0% |
| Maine (est.) | $67,381 | +2.0% |
| Nebraska | $66,290 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota (est.) | $66,060 | +0.0% |
| Missouri | $64,440 | -2.5% |
| Maryland | $63,680 | -3.6% |
| Montana (est.) | $62,757 | -5.0% |
| Kentucky | $62,670 | -5.1% |
| Alaska | $61,860 | -6.4% |
| Idaho (est.) | $61,436 | -7.0% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $61,436 | -7.0% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $60,775 | -8.0% |
| Colorado | $60,010 | -9.2% |
| New Mexico | $59,100 | -10.5% |
| Tennessee | $58,820 | -11.0% |
| Ohio (est.) | $58,133 | -12.0% |
| Georgia | $57,810 | -12.5% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $57,472 | -13.0% |
| Iowa (est.) | $56,812 | -14.0% |
| Arizona | $56,500 | -14.5% |
| Kansas (est.) | $56,151 | -15.0% |
| Virginia | $56,050 | -15.2% |
| North Carolina | $54,020 | -18.2% |
| Florida | $52,720 | -20.2% |
| Texas | $52,450 | -20.6% |
| Utah | $51,720 | -21.7% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $51,527 | -22.0% |
| South Carolina | $51,220 | -22.5% |
| Oklahoma | $49,930 | -24.4% |
| Arkansas | $46,320 | -29.9% |
| Mississippi | $46,280 | -29.9% |
| Alabama | $46,210 | -30.0% |
What Factors Affect Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New Jersey pays an average of $112,650, while Alabama pays $46,210 — a gap of $66,440 per year.
The middle half of Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers earn between $47,990 and $77,320 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,310, while the top 10% earn more than $104,540.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers?
The average salary for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in the United States is $66,060 per year, with a median of $58,970.
What is the starting salary for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers?
Entry-level Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers typically earn between $43,310 and $47,990 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers the most?
New Jersey pays Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers the most at $112,650 per year on average, followed by Illinois ($103,190) and Wisconsin ($102,070).
How much do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $66,060, Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers earn approximately $31.76 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 13,800 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $66,060 and a median of $58,970 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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