Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $37.61 an hour ($78,240 a year). About 8,750 people work in this job there.

$37.61Median hourly pay
$61,810–$106,830Middle half of workers, yearly
8,750People in this job in New Jersey

That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). New Jersey ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.42$48,720
25% of workers$29.72$61,810
Half of workers (median)$37.61$78,240
75% of workers$51.36$106,830
90% of workers$65.73$136,710

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Vineland$77,060270
Trenton-Princeton$76,360280
Atlantic City-Hammonton$64,220530

New Jersey 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)

Related jobs in New Jersey

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,810
Construction Laborers$64,060
Electricians$77,250
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,450
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$76,560
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96,510
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,360
Carpenters$64,010

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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.