Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for reinforcing iron and rebar workers is $58,970 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,860 in Mississippi to $121,620 in Wisconsin.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $43,310
- 25th percentile
- $47,990
- Median
- $58,970
- 75th percentile
- $77,320
- Top 10%
- $104,540
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,800 jobs.
Median pay in 32 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $121,620 | +106% | $59,770 | $125,550 | 50 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $116,110 | +97% | $69,310 | $130,270 | Not published |
| 3 | Washington | $108,970 | +85% | $46,950 | $121,420 | 130 |
| 4 | Illinois | $105,580 | +79% | $93,150 | $118,070 | Not published |
| 5 | Nevada | $102,130 | +73% | $49,590 | $105,950 | 460 |
| 6 | New York | $98,040 | +66% | $65,910 | $134,310 | 1,110 |
| 7 | Oregon | $93,490 | +59% | $77,630 | $112,630 | 240 |
| 8 | Michigan | $91,220 | +55% | $62,490 | $97,930 | Not published |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $74,670 | +27% | $59,630 | $96,070 | Not published |
| 10 | Louisiana | $70,700 | +20% | $52,370 | $108,010 | 130 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $66,830 | +13% | $51,290 | $71,350 | 40 |
| 12 | Indiana | $64,650 | +10% | $62,250 | $93,310 | 70 |
| 13 | California | $63,110 | +7% | $44,240 | $108,040 | 2,390 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $62,920 | +7% | $54,540 | $77,420 | 230 |
| 15 | Maryland | $61,640 | +5% | $57,360 | $73,140 | Not published |
| 16 | Alaska | $61,480 | +4% | $51,190 | $74,410 | Not published |
| 17 | Missouri | $59,410 | +1% | $47,320 | $90,270 | 320 |
| 18 | Arizona | $58,230 | −1% | $43,970 | $66,140 | 60 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $57,920 | −2% | $44,100 | $81,820 | 500 |
| 20 | Colorado | $56,160 | −5% | $48,800 | $75,440 | 260 |
| 21 | Virginia | $55,120 | −7% | $46,970 | $72,800 | Not published |
| 22 | New Mexico | $54,080 | −8% | $46,540 | $92,090 | 260 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $51,690 | −12% | $48,780 | $61,340 | 90 |
| 24 | Texas | $50,650 | −14% | $39,960 | $61,860 | 3,640 |
| 25 | Florida | $50,500 | −14% | $44,790 | $64,400 | 1,150 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $50,370 | −15% | $42,320 | $56,030 | 130 |
| 27 | Utah | $49,040 | −17% | $44,260 | $58,910 | 100 |
| 28 | Georgia | $47,480 | −19% | $32,900 | $97,080 | 80 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $45,700 | −23% | $38,010 | $61,400 | Not published |
| 30 | Alabama | $43,640 | −26% | $38,510 | $57,540 | 390 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $41,020 | −30% | $36,610 | $72,430 | 80 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $39,860 | −32% | $35,360 | $67,030 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary questions
Which state pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the most?
Wisconsin, with a median of $121,620 a year (+106% vs. the national median of $58,970). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays reinforcing iron and rebar workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $39,860 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most reinforcing iron and rebar workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,640, with a median of $50,650.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.