SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Bloomington, IN is $96,980 per year, well above the national median of $63,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Bloomington, IN is $96,980 per year, well above the national median of $63,800. The gap of 52.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $63,980 and $98,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,590 and the ninetieth at $98,740.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Kokomo records the highest median at $91,470. Of the 275 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,590 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $63,980 | +0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $96,980 | +52.0% |
| 75th | $98,740 | +54.8% |
| 90th | $98,740 | +54.8% |
| Mean | $83,770 | +31.3% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $91,470 | 400 | |
| 2 | Terre Haute | $90,250 | 420 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $85,930 | 100 | |
| 4 | Michigan City | $82,200 | 90 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $77,110 | 1,160 | |
| 6 | Indianapolis | $76,980 | 4,010 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $74,190 | 490 | |
| 8 | Evansville | $73,190 | 560 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $64,790 | 50 | |
| 10 | Elkhart | $64,730 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $96,980 goes as far as $103,944 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 62.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,944US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,980 a year, 52.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,590 to $98,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $91,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $96,980, or $46.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,800, so pay in Bloomington, IN is 52.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bloomington, IN earns more than $98,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kokomo, at $91,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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