Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for reinforcing iron and rebar workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$112,650
- Illinois$103,190
- Wisconsin$102,070
- New York$100,310
- Washington$98,420
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$46,210
- Mississippi$46,280
- Arkansas$46,320
- Oklahoma$49,930
- South Carolina$51,220
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $112,650 | $116,110 | $54 | +70.5% | — |
| 2 | Illinois | $103,190 | $105,580 | $50 | +56.2% | — |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $102,070 | $121,620 | $49 | +54.5% | 50 |
| 4 | New York | $100,310 | $98,040 | $48 | +51.8% | 1,110 |
| 5 | Washington | $98,420 | $108,970 | $47 | +49% | 130 |
| 6 | Oregon | $95,050 | $93,490 | $46 | +43.9% | 240 |
| 7 | Nevada | $89,870 | $102,130 | $43 | +36% | 460 |
| 8 | Michigan | $85,040 | $91,220 | $41 | +28.7% | — |
| 9 | Louisiana | $76,060 | $70,700 | $37 | +15.1% | 130 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $75,420 | $74,670 | $36 | +14.2% | — |
| 11 | Indiana | $73,620 | $64,650 | $35 | +11.4% | 70 |
| 12 | California | $72,220 | $63,110 | $35 | +9.3% | 2,390 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $66,290 | $62,920 | $32 | +0.3% | 230 |
| 14 | Missouri | $64,440 | $59,410 | $31 | -2.5% | 320 |
| 15 | Maryland | $63,680 | $61,640 | $31 | -3.6% | — |
| 16 | Kentucky | $62,670 | $66,830 | $30 | -5.1% | 40 |
| 17 | Alaska | $61,860 | $61,480 | $30 | -6.4% | — |
| 18 | Colorado | $60,010 | $56,160 | $29 | -9.2% | 260 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $59,100 | $54,080 | $28 | -10.5% | 260 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $58,820 | $57,920 | $28 | -11% | 500 |
| 21 | Georgia | $57,810 | $47,480 | $28 | -12.5% | 80 |
| 22 | Arizona | $56,500 | $58,230 | $27 | -14.5% | 60 |
| 23 | Virginia | $56,050 | $55,120 | $27 | -15.2% | — |
| 24 | North Carolina | $54,020 | $51,690 | $26 | -18.2% | 90 |
| 25 | Florida | $52,720 | $50,500 | $25 | -20.2% | 1,150 |
| 26 | Texas | $52,450 | $50,650 | $25 | -20.6% | 3,640 |
| 27 | Utah | $51,720 | $49,040 | $25 | -21.7% | 100 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $51,220 | $41,020 | $25 | -22.5% | 80 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $49,930 | $50,370 | $24 | -24.4% | 130 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $46,320 | $45,700 | $22 | -29.9% | — |
| 31 | Mississippi | $46,280 | $39,860 | $22 | -29.9% | 40 |
| 32 | Alabama | $46,210 | $43,640 | $22 | -30% | 390 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 33 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $118,970 | $100,130 | — |
| 2 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,580 | $109,380 | — |
| 3 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $102,080 | $87,620 | 270 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,890 | $105,860 | 960 |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $95,670 | $98,120 | 220 |
| 6 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $84,300 | $87,660 | — |
| 7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $73,110 | $74,690 | 200 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge, LA | $70,700 | $76,710 | 50 |
| 9 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $64,630 | $68,860 | 30 |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,990 | $68,270 | 640 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing reinforcing iron and rebar workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $108,970 | $92,720 | — |
| 2 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $108,970 | $92,720 | — |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $108,970 | $92,720 | — |
| 4 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $100,560 | $89,300 | 540 |
| 5 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $100,560 | $89,460 | 530 |
| 6 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $89,190 | $78,980 | 770 |
| 7 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $80,290 | $78,810 | 90 |
| 8 | Utility System Construction | $75,090 | $77,300 | 200 |
| 9 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $72,200 | $68,500 | 210 |
| 10 | Masonry Contractors | $66,460 | $71,410 | 40 |
| 11 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $64,010 | $68,950 | 1,320 |
| 12 | Construction of Buildings | $63,970 | $68,820 | 1,340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make in the U.S.?
The median reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary in the United States is $58,970 per year (mean $66,060), and about 80% earn between $43,310 and $104,540.
How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,060 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for reinforcing iron and rebar workers at $112,650 per year (median $116,110).
What is the job outlook for reinforcing iron and rebar workers?
Employment is projected to change +4.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 1,500 openings per year.