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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$28.25
Entry wage$16.41
10th percentile wage$15.08
50th percentile wage$33.11
90th percentile wage$39.15
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (47-2171)
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. Include rod busters.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.11 $25.90 $7.21
2016$31.87+3.9%$24.93+3.9%$6.94
2015$31.35+1.7%$24.52+1.7%$6.83
2014$30.68+2.2%$24.00+2.2%$6.68
2013$30.21+1.5%$23.63+1.5%$6.58
2012$29.95+.9%$23.43+.9%$6.52
2011$29.51+1.5%$23.09+1.5%$6.43
2010$29.18+1.2%$22.82+1.2%$6.35
2009$28.86+1.1%$22.58+1.1%$6.29
2008$27.91+3.4%$21.83+3.4%$6.08
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.11 $22.43 $10.68
2016$31.87+3.9%$21.71+3.3%$10.15
2015$31.35+1.7%$21.26+2.1%$10.09
2014$30.68+2.2%$20.80+2.2%$9.87
2013$30.21+1.5%$20.38+2.1%$9.83
2012$29.95+.9%$20.03+1.7%$9.92
2011$29.51+1.5%$19.72+1.6%$9.79
2010$29.18+1.2%$19.39+1.7%$9.79
2009$28.86+1.1%$19.13+1.4%$9.74
2008$27.91+3.4%$18.64+2.6%$9.27
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $33.11 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $33.11 
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