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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,110
Median Annual Salary
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+2.7% vs 2024
$72,220
Mean Salary
$63,110
Median Salary
$30.34
Hourly Rate
2,390 people work as Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California earn a median salary of $63,110 per year ($5,259/month).
This is 7.1% below the national average of $67,938.
California ranks #13 out of 32 states for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers pay.
Approximately 2,390 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
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.
Top Skills
Coordination
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
2.88
Operation and Control
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.58
Mathematics
3.43
Administration and Management
3.37
Design
3.29
English Language
3.27
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(36.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California
Salaries for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California range from $44,240 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $108,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,900 and $101,020.
How much do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California is $63,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $72,220.
What is the salary range for a Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California?
Salaries for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California range from $44,240 at the 10th percentile to $108,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,900 and $101,020.
What is the starting salary for a Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California?
Entry-level Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers positions in California typically start around $44,240 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,390 people are employed as Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California is approximately $30.34 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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