SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Flint
Flint, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Flint, MI is $80,510 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 Flint, MI is $80,510 per year, well above the national median of $63,800. The gap of 26.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $105,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,460 to $99,720.
The area has 790 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.8 of every thousand jobs. Kalamazoo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $90,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,010 | −27.9% |
| 25th | $58,460 | −8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,510 | +26.2% |
| 75th | $99,720 | +56.3% |
| 90th | $105,850 | +65.9% |
| Mean | $79,280 | +24.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | $90,730 | 870 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $86,370 | 5,520 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $81,930 | 250 | |
| 4 | Monroe | $80,700 | 250 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $80,440 | 2,270 | |
| 6 | Saginaw | $80,440 | 260 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $78,210 | 420 | |
| 8 | Lansing | $78,190 | 650 | |
| 9 | Muskegon | $76,290 | 200 | |
| 10 | Bay City | $74,490 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flint run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $80,510 goes as far as $83,690 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,690US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,510 a year, 26.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,010 to $105,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kalamazoo, at $90,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Flint, MI?
The median annual wage is $80,510, or $38.71 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 Flint, MI is 26.2% 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 Flint, MI earns more than $105,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,010 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 Kalamazoo, at $90,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 790 jobs in this occupation in Flint, MI. 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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