Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Illinois
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois earn a median of $99,950 a year, +57% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +57% ($63,800)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,750
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,250; the top 10% earn over $126,430. Nationally the range is $44,150 to $108,420.
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Illinois
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in Illinois?
The median is $99,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,250 and the top 10% earn over $126,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+57% vs. the national median of $63,800). Living costs are not included.