SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · United States
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters across the United States is $63,800 per year, measured over 465,840 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $101,020.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Pay for this occupation varies by 107.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $101,020 and Arkansas pays $48,660.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,020 | 1,010 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $99,950 | 16,750 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $97,050 | 5,370 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $94,410 | 10,720 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $93,920 | 1,200 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $93,880 | 13,460 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $81,210 | 10,210 | |
| 8 | Washington | $81,030 | 12,470 | |
| 9 | Michigan | $80,190 | 14,120 | |
| 10 | Montana | $79,960 | 1,860 |
States with the most Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 47,660 | $72,830 | |
| 2 | Texas | 44,090 | $59,840 | |
| 3 | Florida | 29,260 | $52,910 | |
| 4 | New York | 23,210 | $77,490 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 16,750 | $99,950 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 16,390 | $63,330 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 14,510 | $57,080 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 14,120 | $80,190 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 13,780 | $60,470 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 13,620 | $68,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $107,560 | 3,830 |
| 2 | Chicago | $103,380 | 12,750 |
| 3 | Bellingham | $102,750 | 540 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $101,630 | 6,730 |
| 5 | Portland | $101,010 | 4,600 |
| 6 | Kennewick | $97,130 | 840 |
| 7 | Bloomington | $96,980 | 320 |
| 8 | Boston | $96,760 | 9,200 |
| 9 | Fairbanks | $96,670 | 200 |
| 10 | Champaign | $95,530 | 390 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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