SOC 47-2171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers — Michigan
Michigan
In Michigan the median wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers reaches $91,220 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers reaches $91,220 a year. That is 54.7% more than the national median of $58,970. Pay ranges from under $62,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,570 to $94,470.
Michigan ranks number 8th out of 32 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,490 | +6.0% |
| 25th | $77,570 | +31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $91,220 | +54.7% |
| 75th | $94,470 | +60.2% |
| 90th | $97,930 | +66.1% |
| Mean | $85,040 | +44.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $91,220 goes as far as $94,823 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 60.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,823US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,220 a year, 54.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,490 to $97,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 32 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $91,220, or $43.86 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 Michigan is 54.7% higher. 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 Michigan earns more than $97,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,490 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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