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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in California (May 2025)

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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earned a median of $72,830 a year ($35.01 an hour) in May 2025, 14% above the national median of $63,800; 47,660 were employed there, ranking #17 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

✓ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

MeasureCaliforniaUnited States
Median annual wage$72,830$63,800
Mean annual wage$82,320$72,170
Median hourly wage$35.01$30.67
10th percentile$47,350$44,150
25th percentile$58,980$50,190
75th percentile$100,200$85,110
90th percentile$131,100$108,420
Employment47,660465,840
Jobs per 1,0002.617—
Location quotient0.871.00

Frequently asked questions

How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in California?

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earned a median of $72,830 a year ($35.01 an hour) in May 2025, 14% above the national median of $63,800; 47,660 were employed there, ranking #17 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

What is the salary range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in California?

The middle 50% of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in California earned between $58,980 and $100,200; the top 10% earned $131,100 or more.

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 10:23 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.

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