The average salary for a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter in the United States is $67,840, but the range typically falls between $47,810 and $80,190. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.62, with a range between $22.99 and $38.56.
There are approximately 436,160 people employed as a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters.The state with the best pay for a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $88,420, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $48,570.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,690 | $18.6 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,810 | $22.99 |
| Median | $61,550 | $29.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,190 | $38.56 |
| 90th Percentile | $103,140 | $49.59 |
The salary of a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are Illinois, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Oregon, Alaska while the worst states are Arkansas, Florida, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,260 | $52,860 | $70,090 |
| Alaska | $51,280 | $82,100 | $105,180 |
| Arizona | $40,510 | $60,740 | $92,670 |
| Arkansas | $30,940 | $48,570 | $64,080 |
| California | $43,710 | $75,300 | $126,390 |
| Colorado | $41,370 | $64,180 | $92,470 |
| Connecticut | $39,720 | $66,580 | $96,710 |
| Delaware | $37,360 | $64,120 | $98,160 |
| District of Columbia | $52,070 | $84,460 | $105,000 |
| Florida | $36,050 | $51,830 | $64,610 |
| Georgia | $36,050 | $56,980 | $76,520 |
| Hawaii | $47,050 | $74,860 | $107,430 |
| Idaho | $37,630 | $60,310 | $85,350 |
| Illinois | $47,630 | $88,420 | $120,540 |
| Indiana | $43,680 | $69,220 | $96,460 |
| Iowa | $39,040 | $64,540 | $89,080 |
| Kansas | $36,890 | $62,930 | $96,810 |
| Kentucky | $36,360 | $62,540 | $90,340 |
| Louisiana | $37,630 | $60,190 | $77,510 |
| Maine | $41,500 | $60,200 | $75,410 |
| Maryland | $38,090 | $65,650 | $100,130 |
| Massachusetts | $47,040 | $89,140 | $135,120 |
| Michigan | $38,820 | $69,550 | $98,880 |
| Minnesota | $47,070 | $79,470 | $115,590 |
| Mississippi | $32,540 | $53,270 | $65,540 |
| Missouri | $37,480 | $69,730 | $103,910 |
| Montana | $49,390 | $73,730 | $88,080 |
| Nebraska | $39,380 | $63,850 | $90,610 |
| Nevada | $39,490 | $67,410 | $107,660 |
| New Hampshire | $38,890 | $61,010 | $80,460 |
| New Jersey | $50,830 | $97,690 | $137,150 |
| New Mexico | $36,040 | $55,430 | $81,580 |
| New York | $46,060 | $84,890 | $133,010 |
| North Carolina | $36,060 | $53,140 | $71,970 |
| North Dakota | $40,160 | $65,140 | $94,630 |
| Ohio | $39,420 | $67,630 | $94,630 |
| Oklahoma | $36,030 | $57,630 | $81,020 |
| Oregon | $49,150 | $85,680 | $128,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,420 | $69,670 | $101,460 |
| Rhode Island | $47,840 | $73,400 | $101,780 |
| South Carolina | $35,450 | $53,540 | $73,660 |
| South Dakota | $39,250 | $54,740 | $75,110 |
| Tennessee | $36,640 | $55,230 | $75,800 |
| Texas | $36,320 | $56,890 | $77,050 |
| Utah | $37,530 | $59,530 | $83,020 |
| Vermont | $46,290 | $61,580 | $82,840 |
| Virginia | $38,970 | $57,720 | $75,660 |
| Washington | $44,550 | $82,400 | $134,580 |
| West Virginia | $32,280 | $54,510 | $78,560 |
| Wisconsin | $45,490 | $77,470 | $102,200 |
| Wyoming | $37,690 | $59,260 | $84,530 |
Even between cities, the salary of a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $99,570.The city with the lowest average salary for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $41,330.
Areas with highest average salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Areas with lowest average salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
The number of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has increased by 18,720. On average, the number of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has been increasing by 1.1% each year. The salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has increased by $6,740. On average, the salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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