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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in U.S.

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in U.S. make a median of $59,280 a year, or about $28.5 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$59K
Median annual
$28.5/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$96K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,139/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$59,280/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,727/mo
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Category: Construction & Trades
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $39,470, 25th percentile $47,300, median $59,280, 75th percentile $74,190, 90th percentile $95,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$47KMedian$59K75th$74K90th$96K
Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $39,470, 25th percentile $47,300, median $59,280, 75th percentile $74,190, 90th percentile $95,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level reinforcing iron and rebar workers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K.Top earners bring in $96K or more - a $56K spread from bottom to top.

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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$106K+79%320
Illinois$102K+73%100
Nevada$100K+69%470
Oregon$91K+54%370
Minnesota$91K+54%70
New York$82K+38%1,000
Wisconsin$81K+37%120
Missouri$80K+36%190
West Virginia$79K+34%40
New Jersey$78K+31%140
Tennessee$77K+30%N/A
Ohio$74K+24%330
Nebraska$71K+20%N/A
Louisiana$68K+15%470
Arizona$67K+13%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make in U.S.?

The median is $59,280 a year - that works out to about $28.5 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,470, and experienced reinforcing iron and rebar workers can clear $95,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,139/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 34.1% 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 U.S.?

U.S. 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 $59,280 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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