Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $37.16 an hour ($77,280 a year). About 5,410 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.96 | $45,670 |
| 25% of workers | $27.68 | $57,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.16 | $77,280 |
| 75% of workers | $45.40 | $94,440 |
| 90% of workers | $49.52 | $102,990 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $79,700 | 1,000 |
| New Haven | $77,620 | 770 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $77,190 | 1,850 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $76,980 | 870 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $76,880 | 670 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,620 |
| Electricians | $77,540 |
| Construction Laborers | $58,290 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $76,610 |
| Carpenters | $64,060 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $78,750 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $58,480 |
| Glaziers | $63,840 |
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