The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution 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 | $49,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 $101,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $49,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,490 | 9.59% | 17.03% |
| 2016 | $75,480 | 7.01% | - |
| 2015 | $70,190 | 2.74% | - |
| 2014 | $68,270 | -1.55% | - |
| 2013 | $69,330 | 0.09% | - |
| 2012 | $69,270 | - | - |
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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