Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Pennsylvania
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Pennsylvania earn an average of $77,050 a year. That is $4,880 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $72,170. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $83,660.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,170 | $34.70 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,050 | $37.05 |
| New Jersey | $92,590 | $44.51 |
| New York | $83,790 | $40.29 |
| Maryland | $73,510 | $35.34 |
| Ohio | $69,700 | $33.51 |
| Delaware | $68,110 | $32.75 |
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Questions and answers
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $77,050 a year, and the median is $68,080. That is $4,880 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $72,170.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$37.05 an hour on average; the median is $32.73.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($83,660), followed by York-Hanover, PA ($81,300). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Chambersburg, PA ($60,560).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.