Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$68,390
$32.88/hr
Salary Range
$45,480 – $126,790
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
45,460
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.9%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$60,415
real purchasing power
8.6% above the national median ($62,970)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$45,480 (entry)$68,390 (median)$126,790 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.2%
$8,670 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $90,220 | 2,230 |
| Vallejo | $77,310 | 450 |
| Napa | $76,240 | 130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $71,700 | 7,090 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $71,360 | 860 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $69,350 | 340 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $66,130 | 5,530 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $65,960 | 660 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $65,110 | 13,440 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $64,810 | 80 |
| Salinas | $64,580 | 380 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $63,800 | 3,370 |
| Visalia | $62,690 | 430 |
| El Centro | $62,550 | 160 |
| Fresno | $61,990 | 1,030 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $61,990 | 350 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $61,970 | 570 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $61,660 | 920 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $61,640 | 4,530 |
| Modesto | $61,310 | 520 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $60,790 | 660 |
| Redding | $60,710 | 180 |
| Chico | $57,920 | 220 |
| Merced | $56,590 | 170 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.