Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the U.S. is $63,800 ($30.67 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $63,800
- Mean annual wage
- $72,170
- Median hourly wage
- $30.67
- Employment
- 465,840
465,840 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,150 | $21.22 |
| 25th percentile | $50,190 | $24.13 |
| Median (50th) | $63,800 | $30.67 |
| 75th percentile | $85,110 | $40.92 |
| 90th percentile | $108,420 | $52.13 |
Highest-paying states for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $101,020 | 1,010 |
| Illinois | $99,950 | 16,750 |
| Oregon | $97,050 | 5,370 |
| Minnesota | $94,410 | 10,720 |
| Alaska | $93,920 | 1,200 |
| Massachusetts | $93,880 | 13,460 |
| Wisconsin | $81,210 | 10,210 |
| Washington | $81,030 | 12,470 |
| Michigan | $80,190 | 14,120 |
| Montana | $79,960 | 1,860 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $48,660 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $51,620 median annual wage
- Idaho: $52,380 median annual wage
- Florida: $52,910 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $53,940 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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