Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary (2025)
Based on 465,840 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,150 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $50,190 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $63,800 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $85,110 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $108,420 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$44K
25th
$50K
Median
$64K
75th
$85K
90th
$108K
Highest Paying States for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $98,450 |
| Illinois | $93,400 |
| New Jersey | $92,590 |
| District of Columbia | $91,200 |
| Alaska | $90,460 |
| Massachusetts | $90,410 |
| Washington | $88,800 |
| Minnesota | $86,700 |
| Wisconsin | $84,720 |
| New York | $83,790 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Oregon at an average of $98,450 per year, while New York has an average of $83,790 — a difference of $14,660. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 465,840 workers were employed as Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $72,170 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2152