Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,800 or more. The middle half of reinforcing iron and rebar workers in Buffalo earn between $80,920 and $111,950.
- $75K10th
- $81K25th
- $84KMedian
- $112K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,660 | $7,305 | $42.14 |
| Median | $84,300 | $7,025 | $40.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,920 | $6,743 | $38.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,950 | $9,329 | $53.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Reinforcing iron and rebar workers in Buffalo earn 13% less than the New York average ($100,310) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($66,060). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $58,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $87,660 | $84,300 | $74,570 | $116,800 | n/a |
| New York | $100,310 | $98,040 | $65,910 | $134,310 | 1,110 |
| United States | $66,060 | $58,970 | $43,310 | $104,540 | 13,800 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary after taxes in Buffalo
On the average salary of $87,660, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $66,283 a year, or $5,524 a month and $2,549 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for reinforcing iron and rebar workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $87,660 buys what about $91,461 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 2nd of 2 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($105,860).
- New York$105,860
- Buffalo$87,660
Highest-paying cities for reinforcing iron and rebar workers
Chicago, IL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,380).
- Chicago, IL$109,380
- New York, NY$105,860
- Seattle, WA$100,130
- Portland, OR$98,120
- Buffalo, NY$87,660
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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make an hour in Buffalo?
$42.14 an hour on average, and $40.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the reinforcing iron and rebar workers take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $66,283 a year ($5,524 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,660. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do reinforcing iron and rebar workers earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2171; area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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