Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $48.86 an hour ($101,630 a year). About 6,730 people work in this job there.

$48.86Median hourly pay
$65,290–$114,980Middle half of workers, yearly
6,730People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). It is 8% higher than the Minnesota median ($94,410).

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.70$51,370
25% of workers$31.39$65,290
Half of workers (median)$48.86$101,630
75% of workers$55.28$114,980
90% of workers$58.52$121,720

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$101,6306,730
St. Cloud$90,230830
Duluth$85,060420
Rochester$84,880490
Mankato$74,450130

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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$81,890
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$77,490
Carpenters$74,060
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83,340
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60,850
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$72,760

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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.