Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker Salary in 2026

    SOC: 47-2171.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $59,280
    per year
    Salary Range
    $39K – $96K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    14,140
    employed
    Job Growth
    +4.6%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Make?

    Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers earn a median annual salary of $59,280 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $39,470 at the 10th percentile to $95,530 at the 90th percentile — a range of $56,060. The highest-paying state is Washington at $106,340.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$39,470
    25th percentile$47,300
    Median (50th)$59,280
    75th percentile$74,190
    90th percentile$95,530
    10th: $39,470Median: $59,28090th: $95,530
    Section 02

    Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Washingtontop$106,340
    Illinois$102,260
    Nevada$100,100
    Oregon$91,150
    Minnesota$91,090
    New York$81,630
    Wisconsin$81,020
    Missouri$80,330
    West Virginia$79,230
    New Jersey$77,770
    Tennessee$76,920
    Ohio$73,560
    Nebraska$71,340
    Louisiana$68,220
    Arizona$67,010
    Kentucky$65,210
    Indiana$62,980
    California$61,440
    Colorado$61,220
    Maryland$60,550
    Arkansas$59,830
    Georgia$59,390
    Virginia$58,750
    Alabama$56,540
    Kansas$54,750
    North Carolina$51,510
    Oklahoma$50,910
    New Mexico$50,750
    Utah$49,990
    Texas$49,150
    South Carolina$47,050
    Wyoming$46,000
    Florida$44,780
    Mississippi$36,940
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Highest paying
    $117,110
    top metro salary
    Washington
    $106,340
    $-10,770 vs highest
    Nevada
    $100,100
    $-17,010 vs highest
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
    $99,570
    $-17,540 vs highest
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
    $93,280
    $-23,830 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $92,980
    $-24,130 vs highest
    Oregon
    $91,150
    $-25,960 vs highest
    New York
    $81,630
    $-35,480 vs highest
    Section 04

    Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$39,470 – $47,300
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$59,280
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$74,190
    Senior (15+ yrs)$95,530+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earn $117,110 — $57,830 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($74,190) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workerthis career$59,280
    Boilermaker$73,340
    Brickmasons and Blockmason$60,800
    Carpenter$59,310
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$54,660

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 47-2171.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.