Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $35.91 an hour ($74,680 a year). About 2,780 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). It is 16% higher than the Kentucky median ($64,160).
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.20 | $48,250 |
| 25% of workers | $24.84 | $51,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.91 | $74,680 |
| 75% of workers | $42.51 | $88,420 |
| 90% of workers | $45.64 | $94,920 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $82,120 | 380 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $74,680 | 2,780 |
| Owensboro | $64,310 | 180 |
| Bowling Green | $64,260 | 160 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $61,870 | 810 |
| Elizabethtown | $59,250 | 180 |
Kentucky 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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $48,970 |
| Construction Laborers | $47,420 |
| Electricians | $62,440 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $58,930 |
| Carpenters | $56,520 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $61,890 |
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