The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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 | $30,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,980 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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 $79,980. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $30,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,800 | 2.91% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | $49,320 | 0.22% | - |
| 2015 | $49,210 | -0.30% | - |
| 2014 | $49,360 | 2.57% | - |
| 2013 | $48,090 | 5.30% | - |
| 2012 | $45,540 | - | - |
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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