Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $48.57 an hour ($101,020 a year). About 1,010 people work in this job there.

$48.57Median hourly pay
$74,630–$114,400Middle half of workers, yearly
1,010People in this job in District of Columbia

That is 58% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). District of Columbia ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in District of Columbia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$25.15$52,310
25% of workers$35.88$74,630
Half of workers (median)$48.57$101,020
75% of workers$55.00$114,400
90% of workers$56.34$117,180

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$71,8609,420

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,310
Electricians$78,970
Construction Laborers$50,020
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$90,470
Carpenters$61,710
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$74,610
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,520

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.