Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
SOC Code: 47-2171 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| Decatur, IL | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| Springfield, IL | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| Bloomington, IL | $77,501 | $90,792 | $104,083 | $117,374 |
| Rockford, IL | $71,718 | $86,320 | $100,922 | $115,523 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,978 | $82,326 | $98,675 | $115,024 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $65,915 | $82,222 | $98,530 | $114,837 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.6 | |
| Active Listening | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Design | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.7 |
| Education and Training | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 36.6% |
| High school diploma | 33.9% |
| Some college | 29.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
- Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
- Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
- Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
- Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.
- Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
- Bend steel rods with hand tools or rod-bending machines and weld them with arc-welding equipment.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Application Software SHEAR Applied Systems Associates aSa Rebar OTP ArmaCAD RebarWin Spreadsheet software Word processing software
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