Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters *
U S |
$23.11 | $29.71 | $38.64 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$29.29 | $39.02 | $49.47 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.03 | $31.11 | $43.24 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$28.38 | $31.16 | $45.38 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.62 | $29.72 | $38.91 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$28.76 | $39.15 | $48.38 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.37 | $29.12 | $37.87 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.85 | $47.10 | $50.20 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 8,450 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters most often work?
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Administrative and Support Services
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Utilities
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 12,082 new Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 469,900 | 493,200 | 23,400 | 5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11,164 | 11,694 | 530 | 4.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,511 | 1,588 | 77 | 5.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 534 | 564 | 30 | 5.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 831 | 860 | 29 | 3.5% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,294 | 1,375 | 81 | 6.3% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 596 | 627 | 31 | 5.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 6,529 | 6,837 | 308 | 4.7% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.