SOC 47-2171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers — Arkansas
Arkansas
In Arkansas the median wage is $45,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arkansas the median wage is $45,700. That is 22.5% lower than the national median of $58,970. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,710 and $45,710. The lowest tenth earn under $38,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,400.
Among the 32 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 29th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 392nd of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,010 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $39,710 | −32.7% |
| Median (50th) | $45,700 | −22.5% |
| 75th | $45,710 | −22.5% |
| 90th | $61,400 | +4.1% |
| Mean | $46,320 | −21.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $45,700 goes as far as $52,589 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,589US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,700 a year, 22.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,010 to $61,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 29th of 32 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $45,700, or $21.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,970, so pay in Arkansas is 22.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $61,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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