Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in California
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California make a median of $61,440 a year, or about $29.54 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $101K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level reinforcing iron and rebar workers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $101K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary by metro in California
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64K | +5% | 350 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $59K | -4% | 130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $58K | -6% | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $54K | -13% | 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make in California?
The median is $61,440 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,240, and experienced reinforcing iron and rebar workers can clear $100,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,116/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 60% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary is worth about $57,886 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do reinforcing iron and rebar workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.