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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in Kentucky

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Kentucky make a median of $65,210 a year, or about $31.35 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$65K
Median annual
$31.35/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$74K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $65K get you in Kentucky?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,304/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,110/mo
Rent as % of take-home25.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$72,271/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,194/mo

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Category: Construction & Trades

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Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky

Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $48,210, 25th percentile $53,380, median $65,210, 75th percentile $68,640, 90th percentile $73,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$53KMedian$65K75th$69K90th$74K
Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $48,210, 25th percentile $53,380, median $65,210, 75th percentile $68,640, 90th percentile $73,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level reinforcing iron and rebar workers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make in Kentucky?

The median is $65,210 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,210, and experienced reinforcing iron and rebar workers can clear $73,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $65K enough to live in Kentucky?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,304/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 25.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary go in Kentucky?

Kentucky 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 $72,271 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.

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