The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors 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 | $31,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. 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 $94,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $31,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,570 | 1.59% | 4.93% |
| 2016 | $50,750 | 0.71% | - |
| 2015 | $50,390 | -0.75% | - |
| 2014 | $50,770 | 0.24% | - |
| 2013 | $50,650 | 3.20% | - |
| 2012 | $49,030 | - | - |
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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