Top 15 cities for reinforcing iron and rebar workers by average salary
| Chicago, IL | $109,380 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $105,860 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,130 |
| Portland, OR | $98,120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $87,660 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $87,620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $76,710 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,550 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,860 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,270 |
| Fresno, CA | $67,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,200 |
| Washington, DC | $63,910 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,840 |
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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary by state
New Jersey pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most statewide, $112,650 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $112,650 | $116,110 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $103,190 | $105,580 | n/a | 1 | $109,380 | $109,380 |
| Wisconsin | $102,070 | $121,620 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $100,310 | $98,040 | 1,110 | 2 | $105,860 | $87,660 |
| Washington | $98,420 | $108,970 | 130 | 1 | $100,130 | $100,130 |
| Oregon | $95,050 | $93,490 | 240 | 1 | $98,120 | $98,120 |
| Nevada | $89,870 | $102,130 | 460 | 1 | $87,620 | $87,620 |
| Michigan | $85,040 | $91,220 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $76,060 | $70,700 | 130 | 1 | $76,710 | $76,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,420 | $74,670 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $73,620 | $64,650 | 70 | 1 | $68,860 | $68,860 |
| California | $72,220 | $63,110 | 2,390 | 5 | $74,690 | $66,200 |
| Nebraska | $66,290 | $62,920 | 230 | 1 | $63,840 | $63,840 |
| Missouri | $64,440 | $59,410 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $63,910 | $63,910 |
| Maryland | $63,680 | $61,640 | n/a | 1 | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Kentucky | $62,670 | $66,830 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $61,860 | $61,480 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $60,010 | $56,160 | 260 | 1 | $55,110 | $55,110 |
| New Mexico | $59,100 | $54,080 | 260 | 1 | $59,470 | $59,470 |
| Tennessee | $58,820 | $57,920 | 500 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $57,810 | $47,480 | 80 | 1 | $55,770 | $55,770 |
| Arizona | $56,500 | $58,230 | 60 | 1 | $57,330 | $57,330 |
| Virginia | $56,050 | $55,120 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $54,020 | $51,690 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $52,720 | $50,500 | 1,150 | 4 | $54,070 | $50,890 |
| Texas | $52,450 | $50,650 | 3,640 | 5 | $55,950 | $47,890 |
| Utah | $51,720 | $49,040 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $51,220 | $41,020 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $49,930 | $50,370 | 130 | 1 | $50,820 | $50,820 |
| Arkansas | $46,320 | $45,700 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $46,280 | $39,860 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $46,210 | $43,640 | 390 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $28,480 | $27,120 | 80 | 1 | $28,620 | $28,620 |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $109,380 | $105,580 | $52.59 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $105,860 | $101,890 | $50.90 | 960 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,130 | $118,970 | $48.14 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $98,120 | $95,670 | $47.17 | 220 |
| Buffalo, NY | $87,660 | $84,300 | $42.14 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $87,620 | $102,080 | $42.12 | 270 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $76,710 | $70,700 | $36.88 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,690 | $73,110 | $35.91 | 200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,550 | $61,130 | $34.88 | 280 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,860 | $64,630 | $33.11 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,270 | $62,990 | $32.82 | 640 |
| Fresno, CA | $67,910 | $56,530 | $32.65 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $66,200 | $59,820 | $31.83 | 520 |
| Washington, DC | $63,910 | $61,760 | $30.73 | n/a |
| Omaha, NE | $63,840 | $62,250 | $30.69 | n/a |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,450 | $60,450 | $30.51 | 230 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,470 | $54,960 | $28.59 | 150 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,330 | $58,240 | $27.56 | 50 |
| Beaumont, TX | $55,950 | $60,320 | $26.90 | 200 |
| Atlanta, GA | $55,770 | $47,480 | $26.81 | 60 |
| Denver, CO | $55,110 | $48,800 | $26.49 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $54,070 | $50,810 | $26.00 | 120 |
| Houston, TX | $53,880 | $51,860 | $25.90 | 1,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,930 | $50,910 | $25.45 | 760 |
| Miami, FL | $52,680 | $48,570 | $25.33 | 300 |
| Austin, TX | $52,590 | $50,270 | $25.29 | 330 |
| Lakeland, FL | $52,220 | $55,430 | $25.11 | 70 |
| Orlando, FL | $50,890 | $46,690 | $24.47 | 240 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $50,820 | $53,770 | $24.43 | 80 |
| El Paso, TX | $47,890 | $46,470 | $23.02 | 50 |
| San Juan, PR | $28,620 | $27,120 | $13.76 | 70 |
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- ElectriciansU.S. average $71,490
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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary: questions
Where do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make the most money?
In Chicago, IL, with an average of $109,380 a year, among the 31 metro areas we cover.
What is the average reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary in the U.S.?
$66,060 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $58,970, so half of reinforcing iron and rebar workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should reinforcing iron and rebar workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of reinforcing iron and rebar workers nationwide earn between $47,990 (25th percentile) and $77,320 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most?
New Jersey, with a statewide average of $112,650 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is reinforcing iron and rebar workers pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $28,620 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2171.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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