Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $36.69 an hour ($76,320 a year). About 11,280 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Indiana ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.54 | $46,890 |
| 25% of workers | $27.89 | $58,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.69 | $76,320 |
| 75% of workers | $46.52 | $96,760 |
| 90% of workers | $49.29 | $102,520 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $96,980 | 320 |
| Kokomo | $91,470 | 400 |
| Terre Haute | $90,250 | 420 |
| Columbus | $85,930 | 100 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $82,200 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne | $77,110 | 1,160 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $76,980 | 4,010 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $74,190 | 490 |
| Evansville | $73,190 | 560 |
| Muncie | $64,790 | 50 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $64,730 | 400 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $62,780 | 320 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,890 |
| Construction Laborers | $50,070 |
| Electricians | $68,490 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $60,430 |
| Pipelayers | $73,580 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $48,380 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $60,170 |
| Carpenters | $62,870 |
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