The salary statistics and trend of pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of painting and wall covering contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,230 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of painting and wall covering 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) pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $69,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $53,230.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,670 | 2.40% | 9.25% |
| 2016 | $58,240 | 0.39% | - |
| 2015 | $58,010 | 6.65% | - |
| 2012 | $54,150 | - | - |
The average salaries of pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.