Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary by State
The national median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $63,800 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,660 in Arkansas to $101,020 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,150
- 25th percentile
- $50,190
- Median
- $63,800
- 75th percentile
- $85,110
- Top 10%
- $108,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 465,840 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,020 | +58% | $52,310 | $117,180 | 1,010 |
| 2 | Illinois | $99,950 | +57% | $50,250 | $126,430 | 16,750 |
| 3 | Oregon | $97,050 | +52% | $58,230 | $147,100 | 5,370 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $94,410 | +48% | $48,720 | $121,050 | 10,720 |
| 5 | Alaska | $93,920 | +47% | $53,730 | $122,660 | 1,200 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $93,880 | +47% | $52,010 | $135,080 | 13,460 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $81,210 | +27% | $50,020 | $120,070 | 10,210 |
| 8 | Washington | $81,030 | +27% | $49,490 | $141,860 | 12,470 |
| 9 | Michigan | $80,190 | +26% | $46,560 | $103,430 | 14,120 |
| 10 | Montana | $79,960 | +25% | $48,250 | $100,860 | 1,860 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $78,240 | +23% | $48,720 | $136,710 | 8,750 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $78,060 | +22% | $47,750 | $113,300 | 2,500 |
| 13 | New York | $77,490 | +21% | $46,130 | $130,420 | 23,210 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $77,280 | +21% | $45,670 | $102,990 | 5,410 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $76,470 | +20% | $49,680 | $110,360 | 1,820 |
| 16 | Indiana | $76,320 | +20% | $46,890 | $102,520 | 11,280 |
| 17 | California | $72,830 | +14% | $47,350 | $131,100 | 47,660 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $68,080 | +7% | $46,770 | $134,110 | 13,620 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $66,810 | +5% | $44,850 | $87,730 | 1,950 |
| 20 | Missouri | $66,790 | +5% | $44,780 | $117,180 | 8,310 |
| 21 | Maryland | $65,400 | +3% | $45,630 | $108,420 | 11,420 |
| 22 | Kansas | $65,220 | +2% | $39,130 | $109,290 | 4,590 |
| 23 | Delaware | $64,720 | +1% | $40,990 | $95,520 | 1,590 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $64,160 | +1% | $44,860 | $94,710 | 6,360 |
| 25 | Maine | $64,000 | 0% | $48,120 | $80,760 | 2,710 |
| 26 | Iowa | $63,890 | 0% | $45,510 | $97,500 | 5,730 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $63,680 | 0% | $38,120 | $79,540 | 8,360 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $63,560 | 0% | $45,520 | $83,560 | 1,620 |
| 29 | Ohio | $63,330 | −1% | $45,470 | $101,410 | 16,390 |
| 30 | Colorado | $63,240 | −1% | $47,770 | $100,240 | 10,080 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $62,410 | −2% | $43,770 | $80,030 | 1,140 |
| 32 | Vermont | $62,170 | −3% | $48,800 | $91,940 | 980 |
| 33 | Arizona | $62,070 | −3% | $45,640 | $100,120 | 11,810 |
| 34 | Utah | $61,900 | −3% | $43,860 | $83,120 | 7,030 |
| 35 | Nevada | $61,610 | −3% | $42,210 | $118,430 | 5,370 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $61,440 | −4% | $36,160 | $87,700 | 2,830 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $60,970 | −4% | $42,830 | $98,030 | 4,110 |
| 38 | Virginia | $60,470 | −5% | $43,970 | $78,050 | 13,780 |
| 39 | Texas | $59,840 | −6% | $38,270 | $81,890 | 44,090 |
| 40 | Alabama | $58,670 | −8% | $37,720 | $76,690 | 6,950 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $58,600 | −8% | $38,520 | $82,020 | 9,270 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $57,970 | −9% | $37,990 | $82,560 | 6,050 |
| 43 | Georgia | $57,200 | −10% | $37,680 | $80,740 | 8,930 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $57,080 | −11% | $38,860 | $75,850 | 14,510 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $56,980 | −11% | $36,010 | $83,160 | 1,830 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $55,480 | −13% | $35,830 | $75,470 | 3,360 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $53,940 | −15% | $37,660 | $75,780 | 5,770 |
| 48 | Florida | $52,910 | −17% | $38,940 | $73,610 | 29,260 |
| 49 | Idaho | $52,380 | −18% | $39,430 | $82,620 | 3,090 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $51,620 | −19% | $39,230 | $74,480 | 1,760 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $48,660 | −24% | $33,410 | $68,870 | 3,370 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary questions
Which state pays plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $101,020 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $63,800). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $48,660 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters work?
California has the most jobs, about 47,660, with a median of $72,830.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.