The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of residential building construction. 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 $76,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $31,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,030 | 5.52% | 19.01% |
| 2016 | $47,270 | 1.69% | - |
| 2015 | $46,470 | 4.78% | - |
| 2014 | $44,250 | 2.64% | - |
| 2013 | $43,080 | 5.94% | - |
| 2012 | $40,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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