Jobs Similar to Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to reinforcing iron and rebar workers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Brickmasons and Blockmasons and Terrazzo Workers and Finishers.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers: $58,970 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural Iron and Steel WorkersSame group | 82% | $62,780+6% | High school |
| 2 | Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSame group | 82% | $62,120+5% | High school |
| 3 | Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSame group | 81% | $76,170+29% | High school |
| 4 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSame group | 81% | $58,9300% | High school |
| 5 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 80% | $63,870+8% | High school |
| 6 | StonemasonsSame group | 80% | $57,390−3% | High school |
| 7 | Fence Erectors | 80% | $47,980−19% | High school |
| 8 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 80% | $47,550−19% | High school |
| 9 | GlaziersSame group | 80% | $57,080−3% | High school |
| 10 | Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSame group | 79% | $57,020−3% | High school |
| 11 | CarpentersSame group | 79% | $60,580+3% | High school |
| 12 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 79% | $53,750−9% | High school |
| 13 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSame group | 79% | $49,120−17% | High school |
| 14 | Insulation Workers, MechanicalSame group | 79% | $58,340−1% | High school |
| 15 | Carpet InstallersSame group | 79% | $50,340−15% | High school |
| 16 | Tile and Stone SettersSame group | 78% | $55,690−6% | High school |
| 17 | RoofersSame group | 78% | $55,440−6% | High school |
| 18 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 78% | $51,330−13% | High school |
| 19 | Floor Sanders and FinishersSame group | 78% | $50,440−14% | High school |
| 20 | Model Makers, Wood | 78% | $56,550−4% | Training or associate |
- 1Structural Iron and Steel Workers
82% similar · $62,780 (+6%) · High school · Same group
- 2Brickmasons and Blockmasons
82% similar · $62,120 (+5%) · High school · Same group
- 3Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
81% similar · $76,170 (+29%) · High school · Same group
- 4Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
81% similar · $58,930 (0%) · High school · Same group
- 5Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
80% similar · $63,870 (+8%) · High school
- 6Stonemasons
80% similar · $57,390 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 7Fence Erectors
80% similar · $47,980 (−19%) · High school
- 8Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
80% similar · $47,550 (−19%) · High school
- 9Glaziers
80% similar · $57,080 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 10Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
79% similar · $57,020 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 11Carpenters
79% similar · $60,580 (+3%) · High school · Same group
- 12Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
79% similar · $53,750 (−9%) · High school
- 13Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
79% similar · $49,120 (−17%) · High school · Same group
- 14Insulation Workers, Mechanical
79% similar · $58,340 (−1%) · High school · Same group
- 15Carpet Installers
79% similar · $50,340 (−15%) · High school · Same group
- 16Tile and Stone Setters
78% similar · $55,690 (−6%) · High school · Same group
- 17Roofers
78% similar · $55,440 (−6%) · High school · Same group
- 18Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
78% similar · $51,330 (−13%) · High school
- 19Floor Sanders and Finishers
78% similar · $50,440 (−14%) · High school · Same group
- 20Model Makers, Wood
78% similar · $56,550 (−4%) · Training or associate
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Jobs that can lead here
Careers where reinforcing iron and rebar workers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Fence Erectors (90)
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (85)
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (80)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (80)
- Helpers--Carpenters (79)
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (79)
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (78)
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers (77)
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing (77)
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (76)
Questions about jobs like reinforcing iron and rebar workers
What jobs are most similar to reinforcing iron and rebar workers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Structural Iron and Steel Workers (82% similar), Brickmasons and Blockmasons (82% similar), Terrazzo Workers and Finishers (81% similar), Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (81% similar) and Layout Workers (80% similar).
Which jobs like reinforcing iron and rebar workers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +29%; usually a high school diploma), Layout Workers ($63,870, +8%; usually a high school diploma) and Structural Iron and Steel Workers ($62,780, +6%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with reinforcing iron and rebar workers ($58,970). Without more preparation than reinforcing iron and rebar workers usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Layout Workers and Structural Iron and Steel Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.