The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of utilities. 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 $94,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $34,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,910 | 5.14% | 15.99% |
| 2016 | $62,520 | 4.69% | - |
| 2015 | $59,590 | 1.11% | - |
| 2014 | $58,930 | 5.52% | - |
| 2013 | $55,680 | 0.56% | - |
| 2012 | $55,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in five industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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