Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,970
↑ 31.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.9% since 2011 ($47,750 → $62,970)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,970 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $61,550 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $60,090 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $59,880 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | $56,330 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $55,160 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $53,910 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $52,590 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $51,450 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $50,620 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | $50,660 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $50,180 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $49,140 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $47,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.