The salary statistics and trend of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of primary metal manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of primary metal manufacturing. 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 $89,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $32,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,110 | 5.70% | -18.56% |
| 2016 | $51,970 | 10.95% | - |
| 2015 | $46,280 | -3.80% | - |
| 2014 | $48,040 | -17.38% | - |
| 2013 | $56,390 | -15.87% | - |
| 2012 | $65,340 | - | - |
The average salaries of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in 64 industries within the manufacturing 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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