U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinklerfitters.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358,790 | 1.2 % | $24.21 | $50,360 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.26 | $16.88 | $22.43 | $30.22 | $38.42 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $27,580 | $35,110 | $46,660 | $62,860 | $79,920 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 251,860 | 15.25 | $24.37 | $50,690 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 15,020 | 2.26 | $25.42 | $52,880 |
| Utility System Construction | 13,540 | 3.51 | $23.30 | $48,460 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 12,680 | 0.23 | $22.90 | $47,630 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 5,690 | 4.54 | $20.65 | $42,940 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 251,860 | 15.25 | $24.37 | $50,690 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,600 | 5.18 | $25.90 | $53,870 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 5,690 | 4.54 | $20.65 | $42,940 |
| Utility System Construction | 13,540 | 3.51 | $23.30 | $48,460 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 1,410 | 3.01 | $20.63 | $42,900 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Mining | 1,690 | 0.64 | $32.60 | $67,820 |
| Foundries | 100 | 0.09 | $31.64 | $65,820 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 1,300 | 0.32 | $31.19 | $64,870 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 1,140 | 0.29 | $30.56 | $63,560 |
| Spectator Sports | 30 | 0.03 | $29.99 | $62,380 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 32,770 | 2.34 | 0.83 | $27.08 | $56,330 |
| Texas | 29,590 | 2.93 | 1.04 | $20.41 | $42,460 |
| New York | 21,850 | 2.62 | 0.93 | $28.92 | $60,160 |
| Florida | 20,100 | 2.83 | 1.00 | $18.90 | $39,310 |
| Illinois | 17,200 | 3.11 | 1.10 | $31.83 | $66,200 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,980 | 6.41 | 2.27 | $35.28 | $73,380 |
| Wyoming | 1,430 | 5.30 | 1.88 | $21.49 | $44,700 |
| Louisiana | 8,850 | 4.83 | 1.71 | $20.85 | $43,360 |
| Nebraska | 4,020 | 4.46 | 1.58 | $25.11 | $52,230 |
| Hawaii | 2,330 | 4.08 | 1.45 | $26.85 | $55,850 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,980 | 6.41 | 2.27 | $35.28 | $73,380 |
| Illinois | 17,200 | 3.11 | 1.10 | $31.83 | $66,200 |
| New Jersey | 7,850 | 2.08 | 0.74 | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| Wisconsin | 6,600 | 2.53 | 0.90 | $30.07 | $62,550 |
| Nevada | 3,550 | 3.19 | 1.13 | $29.44 | $61,240 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 11,060 | 2.22 | 0.79 | $31.16 | $64,810 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 9,860 | 2.78 | 0.99 | $33.65 | $69,990 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 8,840 | 3.54 | 1.25 | $22.53 | $46,870 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 7,120 | 3.11 | 1.10 | $23.76 | $49,420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,630 | 1.74 | 0.62 | $28.26 | $58,790 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,280 | 2.40 | 0.85 | $21.68 | $45,090 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 5,260 | 4.19 | 1.48 | $28.39 | $59,060 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 4,890 | 4.07 | 1.44 | $30.87 | $64,210 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 4,880 | 2.94 | 1.04 | $30.84 | $64,150 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 4,620 | 3.73 | 1.32 | $25.40 | $52,830 |