Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Maryland

In Maryland, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $31.44 an hour ($65,400 a year). About 11,420 people work in this job there.

$31.44Median hourly pay
$54,780–$94,890Middle half of workers, yearly
11,420People in this job in Maryland

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Maryland ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Maryland

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.94$45,630
25% of workers$26.34$54,780
Half of workers (median)$31.44$65,400
75% of workers$45.62$94,890
90% of workers$52.13$108,420

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$63,2005,220
Salisbury$61,940330
Lexington Park$57,700260
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$55,130250

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,490
Construction Laborers$46,960
Electricians$73,490
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70,020
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,170
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$85,240
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66,500
Pipelayers$55,640

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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.