Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, gas, and drainage systems.
SOC Code: 47-2152 | Category: Plumbing & Pipefitting
National Median Salary
$62,970
$30.27/hr
Total Employment
455,940
10-Year Growth
+4.9%
Top-Paying State
Illinois ($96,200)
+4.9% projected growth
About average growth (national avg: +4%, +0.9pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$40,670 (entry)$62,970 (median)$105,150 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.2%
$8,670 total
Best States for Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IllinoisIL | $96,200 |
| 2 | OregonOR | $93,110 |
| 3 | MinnesotaMN | $83,280 |
| 4 | MassachusettsMA | $83,260 |
| 5 | AlaskaAK | $83,090 |
| 6 | District of ColumbiaDC | $81,950 |
| 7 | WashingtonWA | $79,070 |
| 8 | HawaiiHI | $78,540 |
| 9 | WisconsinWI | $78,510 |
| 10 | New YorkNY | $78,460 |
About Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, gas, and drainage systems.
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters Salary by State
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