Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,610 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $64,960
Employed locally 1,330
National median $59,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $59,420
    90th
    $64,960

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $117,110
    Washington $106,340
    Illinois $102,260
    Nevada $100,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,570
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $95,160

    Nearby metros — Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,320
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,270
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,300
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,410
    El Paso, TX $44,310
    Amarillo, TX $36,950

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Houston, TX is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salaries?

    The median Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary in Houston, TX is 14.6% below the national median of $59,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in Houston?

    Entry-level Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.