Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Worcester

In Worcester (MA), the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $39.55 an hour ($82,260 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.

$39.55Median hourly pay
$58,720–$106,120Middle half of workers, yearly
1,370People in this job in Worcester (MA)

That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). It is 12% lower than the Massachusetts median ($93,880).

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Worcester (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.49$48,860
25% of workers$28.23$58,720
Half of workers (median)$39.55$82,260
75% of workers$51.02$106,120
90% of workers$57.68$119,980

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$96,7609,200
Springfield$92,080670
Worcester (this page)$82,2601,370
Pittsfield$81,970230
Amherst Town-Northampton$78,570190
Barnstable Town$76,270640

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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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.