Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$63,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $58,970
State Rank
#13 of 32
2,390 employed here

How much do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers make in California?

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California take home a median of $63,110 annually — roughly $30.34 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $58,970.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $44,240 while the top 10% make $108,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,900 and $101,020 a year.

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,240$21.27
25th percentile (early career)$48,900$23.51
50th percentile (median)$63,110$30.34
75th percentile (experienced)$101,020$48.57
90th percentile (top earners)$108,040$51.94

How California compares

California ranks 13th out of 32 states and territories for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wisconsin$121,620
2New Jersey$116,110
3Washington$108,970
4Illinois$105,580
5Nevada$102,130

Working as Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in California

Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($63,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers make in California?
The median Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary in California is $63,110 per year, or about $30.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,240 at the entry level to $108,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers about 7% more than the national median of $58,970. California ranks 13th out of 32 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,110 a year. About 2,390 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.