The salary statistics of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry sector of mining are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry sector of mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $74,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $28,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry sector of mining from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $45,750 | -7.48% | -12.72% |
| 2017 | $49,170 | -11.61% | - |
| 2016 | $54,880 | 12.57% | - |
| 2015 | $47,980 | -7.34% | - |
| 2014 | $51,500 | 9.07% | - |
| 2013 | $46,830 | -10.12% | - |
| 2012 | $51,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in one industries in the mining sector are shown below. For detailed plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].