Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$50,990
$24.52/hr
Salary Range
$37,690 – $72,650
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
14,300
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.9%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$54,593
real purchasing power
19% below the national median ($62,970)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$37,690 (entry)$50,990 (median)$72,650 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.2%
$8,670 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $61,840 | 510 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $58,980 | 590 |
| Greenville | $58,910 | 290 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $55,560 | 2,520 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $55,550 | 4,210 |
| Jacksonville | $51,820 | 220 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $51,470 | 320 |
| Rocky Mount | $50,790 | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $50,700 | 1,160 |
| Fayetteville | $50,440 | 410 |
| Winston-Salem | $48,870 | 900 |
| Wilmington | $48,770 | 640 |
| Burlington | $48,740 | 240 |
| Goldsboro | $48,620 | 140 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $46,830 | 130 |
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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.