Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,280
↑ 56.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 56.0% since 2011 ($37,990 → $59,280)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,280
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,280 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $54,850 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $51,070 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $48,830 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | $49,390 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | $49,100 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $48,320 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $46,850 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | $47,600 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | $48,010 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | $50,020 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | $51,010 | +11.1% |
| 2012 | $45,910 | +20.8% |
| 2011 | $37,990 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.