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.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2171.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$58,970
Employment, U.S.13,800
Median hourly wage$28.35
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43,310 | $47,990 | $58,970 | $77,320 | $104,540 |
By state (32)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 390 | $43,640 | 2.07 |
| Alaska | $61,480 | ||
| Arizona | 60 | $58,230 | 0.20 |
| Arkansas | $45,700 | ||
| California | 2,390 | $63,110 | 1.48 |
| Colorado | 260 | $56,160 | 1.00 |
| Florida | 1,150 | $50,500 | 1.31 |
| Georgia | 80 | $47,480 | 0.18 |
| Illinois | $105,580 | ||
| Indiana | 70 | $64,650 | 0.25 |
| Kentucky | 40 | $66,830 | 0.24 |
| Louisiana | 130 | $70,700 | 0.77 |
| Maryland | $61,640 | ||
| Michigan | $91,220 | ||
| Mississippi | 40 | $39,860 | 0.37 |
| Missouri | 320 | $59,410 | 1.21 |
| Nebraska | 230 | $62,920 | 2.52 |
| Nevada | 460 | $102,130 | 3.37 |
| New Jersey | $116,110 | ||
| New Mexico | 260 | $54,080 | 3.31 |
| New York | 1,110 | $98,040 | 1.29 |
| North Carolina | 90 | $51,690 | 0.20 |
| Oklahoma | 130 | $50,370 | 0.83 |
| Oregon | 240 | $93,490 | 1.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,670 | ||
| South Carolina | 80 | $41,020 | 0.39 |
| Tennessee | 500 | $57,920 | 1.73 |
| Texas | 3,640 | $50,650 | 2.92 |
| Utah | 100 | $49,040 | 0.62 |
| Virginia | $55,120 | ||
| Washington | 130 | $108,970 | 0.41 |
| Wisconsin | 50 | $121,620 | 0.20 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 1-2 | 0.967 |
| 2 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 1-2 | 0.966 |
| 3 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 4 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 5 | Stonemasons | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 6 | Roofers | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 7 | Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.956 |
| 8 | Fence Erectors | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 9 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 10 | Glaziers | 1-2 | 0.949 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riggers | Monitoring | 0.87 | 0.934 |
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 1.13 | 0.930 |
| Pipelayers | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.929 |
| Construction Laborers | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.928 |
| Helpers--Electricians | Troubleshooting | 1.25 | 0.925 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | Monitoring | 0.87 | 0.905 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, excluding software Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | 6 of 20 | 19.8x |
| Job costing software | 4 of 20 | 36.9x |
| CPR Visual Estimator | 4 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Wilhelm Publishing Threshold | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Drawing and drafting software | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Construction Software Center EasyEst | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Estimating software | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 7 of 20 | 3.8x |
| Construction Management Software ProEst | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| On Center Quick Bid | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (29) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.70 | 5.86 |
| Mathematics | 3.91 | 3.72 |
| Design | 3.52 | 4.26 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.40 | 3.39 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.38 | 4.19 |
| Production and Processing | 3.37 | 3.39 |
| English Language | 3.27 | 2.43 |
| Administration and Management | 3.26 | 3.64 |
| Education and Training | 3.00 | 3.88 |
| Mechanical | 3.00 | 3.35 |
| Transportation | 2.84 | 2.71 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.73 | 2.82 |
| Physics | 2.69 | 2.50 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.52 | 2.00 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.41 | 2.06 |
| Administrative | 2.26 | 2.06 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.16 | 1.55 |
| Foreign Language | 2.00 | 1.53 |
| Communications and Media | 1.56 | 0.65 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.55 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.53 | 1.77 |
| Law and Government | 1.52 | 0.96 |
| Psychology | 1.46 | 1.09 |
| Geography | 1.38 | 0.79 |
| Telecommunications | 1.37 | 0.56 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.23 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.15 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.12 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.12 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Static Strength | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.75 | 3.38 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Stamina | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Response Orientation | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Rate Control | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Written Expression | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Sound Localization | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Night Vision | 1.75 | 1.00 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Application Software SHEAR
- Applied Systems Associates aSa Rebar
- OTP ArmaCAD
- RebarWin
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 200 | 13.85 | $60,320 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,500 | 5.13 | $51,860 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 150 | 4.18 | $54,960 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 520 | 3.40 | $59,820 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 330 | 2.85 | $50,270 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 270 | 2.64 | $102,080 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 760 | 2.11 | $50,910 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 220 | 2.04 | $95,670 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 240 | 1.91 | $46,690 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 230 | 1.88 | $60,450 |