Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters Salary in Illinois
Median Annual Salary
$96,200
$46.25/hr
Salary Range
$47,880 – $123,290
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
18,730
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.9%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$97,172
real purchasing power
52.8% above the national median ($62,970)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,880 (entry)$96,200 (median)$123,290 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.2%
$8,670 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $98,890 | 14,230 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $92,470 | 390 |
| Springfield | $88,070 | 280 |
| Kankakee | $87,270 | 120 |
| Bloomington | $82,900 | 200 |
| Peoria | $80,840 | 570 |
| Rockford | $79,990 | 440 |
| Decatur | $78,400 | 160 |
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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.