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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in the Industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of 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 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage 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 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) 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 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $53,230.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of 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.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$59,670
1.94% 9.25%
2016
$58,510
7.45% -
2012
$54,150
- -

Table 3. Compare Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of 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 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Roofing Contractors
$84,670
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$69,530
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$65,190
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$59,670
Nonresidential Building Construction
$58,730
Construction of Buildings
$57,140
Building Finishing Contractors
$56,530
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$53,310
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$52,790
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$52,760
Specialty Trade Contractors
$51,730
Building Equipment Contractors
$51,700
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$51,570
Masonry Contractors
$51,110
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$50,800
Utility System Construction
$50,490
Residential Building Construction
$50,030
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$48,750
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$46,960
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$44,830
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$42,650
Land Subdivision
$39,520

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