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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2171 |
| title | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers |
| onet code | 47-2171.00 |
| description | Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 14,140 |
| a mean | 62,640 |
| a median | 59,280 |
| a pct10 | 39,470 |
| a pct25 | 47,300 |
| a pct75 | 74,190 |
| a pct90 | 95,530 |
| h mean | 30 |
| h median | 28 |
The day-to-day work of a reinforcing iron and rebar workers typically centers on determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Critical Thinking. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.06 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working reinforcing iron and rebar workers, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (36.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $106,340 and lowest in Mississippi at $36,940 — a 2.9× spread. The top five states (Washington, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Minnesota) average $98,188. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $106,340 | $95,960 | $46,000 | $118,940 | 320 |
| Illinois | $102,260 | $104,210 | $72,660 | $141,200 | 100 |
| Nevada | $100,100 | $86,560 | $48,790 | $104,010 | 470 |
| Oregon | $91,150 | $88,620 | $77,000 | $96,450 | 370 |
| Minnesota | $91,090 | $83,880 | $54,550 | $99,590 | 70 |
| New York | $81,630 | $81,120 | $50,170 | $95,530 | 1,000 |
| Wisconsin | $81,020 | $79,050 | $58,280 | $95,160 | 120 |
| Missouri | $80,330 | $72,350 | $44,580 | $94,650 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $79,230 | $77,110 | $76,240 | $83,480 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $77,770 | $81,640 | $41,140 | $127,840 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $76,920 | $67,760 | $37,120 | $85,340 | — |
| Ohio | $73,560 | $67,040 | $47,580 | $77,880 | 330 |
| Nebraska | $71,340 | $71,690 | $61,520 | $77,840 | — |
| Louisiana | $68,220 | $65,340 | $46,740 | $71,310 | 470 |
| Arizona | $67,010 | $62,230 | $52,160 | $72,560 | — |
| Kentucky | $65,210 | $62,240 | $48,210 | $73,820 | 130 |
| Indiana | $62,980 | $65,040 | $59,090 | $81,230 | 160 |
| California | $61,440 | $68,560 | $44,240 | $100,660 | 1,660 |
| Colorado | $61,220 | $59,090 | $45,610 | $72,270 | 400 |
| Maryland | $60,550 | $64,950 | $55,970 | $74,810 | — |
| Arkansas | $59,830 | $52,500 | $36,310 | $62,780 | 190 |
| Georgia | $59,390 | $59,070 | $32,060 | $98,070 | 170 |
| Virginia | $58,750 | $58,860 | $41,440 | $75,250 | 420 |
| Alabama | $56,540 | $57,620 | $52,780 | $60,960 | 240 |
| Kansas | $54,750 | $53,570 | $41,330 | $63,070 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $51,510 | $52,360 | $41,050 | $59,800 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $50,910 | $50,380 | $42,570 | $53,190 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $50,750 | $53,460 | $43,790 | $64,110 | — |
| Utah | $49,990 | $51,240 | $42,970 | $62,880 | 280 |
| Texas | $49,150 | $48,410 | $36,200 | $62,120 | 3,530 |
| South Carolina | $47,050 | $51,160 | $35,300 | $73,600 | 90 |
| Wyoming | $46,000 | $44,550 | $39,130 | $53,430 | 40 |
| Florida | $44,780 | $46,900 | $39,840 | $58,770 | 620 |
| Mississippi | $36,940 | $41,980 | $31,930 | $62,440 | 60 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for reinforcing iron and rebar workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Concrete Buster or Concrete Rod Buster frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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