The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of utility system 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 | $30,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of utility system 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 $80,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $30,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Utility System Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,490 | 2.48% | 9.59% |
| 2016 | $49,240 | 0.18% | - |
| 2015 | $49,150 | -2.54% | - |
| 2014 | $50,400 | 4.05% | - |
| 2013 | $48,360 | 5.60% | - |
| 2012 | $45,650 | - | - |
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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