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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Puerto Rico make a median of $19,760 a year, or about $9.5 an hour. The range runs from $20K at the entry level to $31K for experienced workers.

$20K
Median annual
$9.5/hr
Hourly rate
$20K
Entry level (10th %)
$31K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $20K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,481/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home95.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$19,760/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$69/mo

About reinforcing iron and rebar workers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 14,140
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $19,760, 25th percentile $19,760, median $19,760, 75th percentile $20,350, 90th percentile $31,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$20K25th$20KMedian$20K75th$20K90th$31K
Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $19,760, 25th percentile $19,760, median $19,760, 75th percentile $20,350, 90th percentile $31,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level reinforcing iron and rebar workers (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $20K. Top earners bring in $31K or more, a $12K 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
Kentucky$65K+10%130
Indiana$63K+6%160
California$61K+4%1,660
Maryland$61K+2%N/A
Arkansas$60K+1%190
Georgia$59K+0%170
Virginia$59K-1%420
Alabama$57K-5%240
Kansas$55K-8%40
North Carolina$52K-13%200
Oklahoma$51K-14%150
New Mexico$51K-14%N/A
Utah$50K-16%280
Texas$49K-17%3,530
South Carolina$47K-21%90
Wyoming$46K-22%40
Florida$45K-24%620
Mississippi$37K-38%60
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Frequently asked questions

How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $19,760 a year, that works out to about $10 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,760, and experienced reinforcing iron and rebar workers can clear $31,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $20K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,481/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 95.3% 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 Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 $19,760 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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