Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood

In Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI), the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $38.67 an hour ($80,440 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.

$38.67Median hourly pay
$57,550–$91,310Middle half of workers, yearly
2,270People in this job in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). It is about the same as the Michigan median ($80,190).

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.42$46,630
25% of workers$27.67$57,550
Half of workers (median)$38.67$80,440
75% of workers$43.90$91,310
90% of workers$47.22$98,210

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kalamazoo-Portage$90,730870
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$86,3705,520
Jackson$81,930250
Monroe$80,700250
Flint$80,510790
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (this page)$80,4402,270
Saginaw$80,440260
Ann Arbor$78,210420
Lansing-East Lansing$78,190650
Muskegon-Norton Shores$76,290200
Bay City$74,490110
Battle Creek$73,900140
Midland$63,930130
Traverse City$63,100190
Niles$59,81090

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
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Electricians$62,240
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,190
Carpenters$59,000
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59,540

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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.