Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $30.45 an hour ($63,330 a year). About 16,390 people work in this job there.

$30.45Median hourly pay
$50,040–$84,260Middle half of workers, yearly
16,390People in this job in Ohio

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($63,800). Ohio ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.86$45,470
25% of workers$24.06$50,040
Half of workers (median)$30.45$63,330
75% of workers$40.51$84,260
90% of workers$48.75$101,410

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Toledo$66,9201,100
Sandusky$65,780110
Cincinnati$65,1603,640
Akron$63,4501,070
Columbus$63,2603,060
Cleveland$63,0203,040
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$62,9401,130
Lima$61,160170
Canton-Massillon$59,960460
Mansfield$59,770120
Youngstown-Warren$59,680410
Springfield$58,06090

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,420
Construction Laborers$56,080
Electricians$64,700
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,510
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$76,920
Pipelayers$71,560
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,760
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50,750

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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.