Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Kentucky
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Kentucky earn a median of $64,160 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($63,800)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,360
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,860; the top 10% earn over $94,710. Nationally the range is $44,150 to $108,420.
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Kentucky
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in Kentucky?
The median is $64,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,860 and the top 10% earn over $94,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $63,800). Living costs are not included.