Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in California
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earn a median of $72,830 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($63,800)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,660
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,350; the top 10% earn over $131,100. Nationally the range is $44,150 to $108,420.
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in California
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in California?
The median is $72,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,350 and the top 10% earn over $131,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $63,800). Living costs are not included.