Iron / Steel Worker
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.
At a Glance
Iron / Steel Worker earns an average of $32,587/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4.7–6.3 years. Top skills: Communication, Lifting Ability, Valid Driver's License.
$32,587/yr
High school or GED
4.7–6.3 years
17
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Median Wage
$59,280/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.6%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Lifting Ability
Structural Steel
Plasma Cutting
Tape Measure
General Mathematics
Fabrication
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Loading And Unloading
Grinding Machine
Overhead Crane Operation
Bending Machines
Drilling
Home Health Care
Machining
Sawing
Suspension (Vehicle)
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Forklift Truck
Welding
Machine Operation
Mechanical Aptitude
Common Skills (7)
Communication
Operations
Scheduling
Management
Customer Service
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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