SOC 472152

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

National Median

$62,970

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$62,970

Entry Level (10th pct)

$40,670

Experienced (90th pct)

$105,150

Total Employed

455,940

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$40,670 - $48,860
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$48,860 - $81,900
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$81,900 - $105,150

Highest Paying Locations for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$100,980

+60.4% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$100,110

+59.0% vs national

Madison, WI

$99,450

+57.9% vs national

Rochester, MN

$99,400

+57.9% vs national

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$98,890

+57.0% vs national

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$100,980	880
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$100,110	4,920
Madison, WI	$99,450	1,380
Rochester, MN	$99,400	460
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$98,890	14,230
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$97,020	5,070
Illinois	$96,200	18,730
Oregon	$93,110	6,080
Springfield, MA	$92,750	820
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$92,470	390
Longview-Kelso, WA	$91,600	160
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$90,960	380
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$90,220	2,230
Kokomo, IN	$89,180	420
Springfield, IL	$88,070	280
Terre Haute, IN	$88,070	400
Kenosha, WI	$87,440	120
Duluth, MN-WI	$87,420	280
Kankakee, IL	$87,270	120
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$87,160	6,540
Appleton, WI	$85,890	850
Columbus, IN	$84,530	120
Eau Claire, WI	$84,370	170
Flint, MI	$84,180	670
Anchorage, AK	$84,020	460
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$83,640	11,320
St. Cloud, MN	$83,380	800
Minnesota	$83,280	8,520
Bloomington, IN	$83,270	320
Massachusetts	$83,260	15,670
Fairbanks-College, AK	$83,240	130
Alaska	$83,090	870
Bloomington, IL	$82,900	200
Green Bay, WI	$82,190	610
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$82,080	2,710
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$82,030	1,330
District of Columbia	$81,950	640
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$81,740	890
Bozeman, MT	$81,680	360
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$81,480	5,590
Wausau, WI	$81,100	190
Peoria, IL	$80,840	570
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$80,660	290
Billings, MT	$80,590	370
Jackson, MI	$80,390	220
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$80,360	210
Fort Wayne, IN	$80,150	1,200
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$80,150	320
Omaha, NE-IA	$80,110	2,650
Rockford, IL	$79,990	440

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters?

The national median annual salary for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $62,970, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss is Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median salary of $100,980.

How much can an experienced Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make?

Top-earning Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss (90th percentile) make $105,150 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.