SOC 47-2171 · May 2025 · United States
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers across the United States is $58,970 per year, measured over 13,800 jobs. The highest state median is in Wisconsin, at $121,620.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 205.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wisconsin pays $121,620 and Mississippi pays $39,860.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $121,620 | 50 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $116,110 | — | |
| 3 | Washington | $108,970 | 130 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $105,580 | — | |
| 5 | Nevada | $102,130 | 460 | |
| 6 | New York | $98,040 | 1,110 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $93,490 | 240 | |
| 8 | Michigan | $91,220 | — | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $74,670 | — | |
| 10 | Louisiana | $70,700 | 130 |
States with the most Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,640 | $50,650 | |
| 2 | California | 2,390 | $63,110 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,150 | $50,500 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,110 | $98,040 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | 500 | $57,920 | |
| 6 | Nevada | 460 | $102,130 | |
| 7 | Alabama | 390 | $43,640 | |
| 8 | Missouri | 320 | $59,410 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 260 | $56,160 | |
| 10 | New Mexico | 260 | $54,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $118,970 | — |
| 2 | Chicago | $105,580 | — |
| 3 | Las Vegas | $102,080 | 270 |
| 4 | New York | $101,890 | 960 |
| 5 | Portland | $95,670 | 220 |
| 6 | Buffalo | $84,300 | — |
| 7 | San Diego | $73,110 | 200 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge | $70,700 | 50 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | $64,630 | 30 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $62,990 | 640 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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