Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $48.05 an hour ($99,950 a year). About 16,750 people work in this job there.
That is 57% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Illinois ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.16 | $50,250 |
| 25% of workers | $34.65 | $72,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.05 | $99,950 |
| 75% of workers | $57.72 | $120,050 |
| 90% of workers | $60.79 | $126,430 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $103,380 | 12,750 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $95,530 | 390 |
| Springfield | $94,370 | 220 |
| Rockford | $94,230 | 440 |
| Peoria | $85,090 | 560 |
| Kankakee | $81,620 | 110 |
| Bloomington | $77,700 | 180 |
| Decatur | $76,750 | 180 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $56,720 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,690 |
| Electricians | $99,560 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $77,410 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $115,780 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $53,190 |
| Carpenters | $79,000 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $97,740 |
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