47-2171.00

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.

High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 87% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 90% probability of automation for this role

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87%

of jobs safer

131

jobs riskier than this

+4.6%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Reinforcing iron and rebar workers place and secure steel rebar in concrete formwork—physically strenuous work in variable construction conditions. Rebar-placing robots are in early commercial testing (Advanced Construction Robotics' TyBOT automates tying), but the overall placement and layout work remains human for most project types. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; construction demand is strong and rebar automation is limited to specific tie operations rather than full placement.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$59,280

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+4.6%

As fast as average

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

8.8

9.6

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-7.2 pts safer

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →