The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of nonresidential 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 | $35,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,780 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of nonresidential 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 $90,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $35,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,730 | 4.87% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | $55,870 | 6.16% | - |
| 2015 | $52,430 | 2.31% | - |
| 2014 | $51,220 | 1.93% | - |
| 2013 | $50,230 | -8.50% | - |
| 2012 | $54,500 | - | - |
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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