The salary statistics of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,540 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry sector of 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 $95,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,540. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $31,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $53,540 | 2.82% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | $52,030 | 1.98% | - |
| 2016 | $51,000 | 1.47% | - |
| 2015 | $50,250 | -0.48% | - |
| 2014 | $50,490 | 0.69% | - |
| 2013 | $50,140 | 2.37% | - |
| 2012 | $48,950 | - | - |
The average salaries of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in two industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Masonry Contractors | |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].