Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $31.33 an hour ($65,160 a year). About 3,640 people work in this job there.

$31.33Median hourly pay
$50,290–$84,740Middle half of workers, yearly
3,640People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). It is 3% higher than the Ohio median ($63,330).

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.52$46,830
25% of workers$24.18$50,290
Half of workers (median)$31.33$65,160
75% of workers$40.74$84,740
90% of workers$48.94$101,800

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Toledo$66,9201,100
Sandusky$65,780110
Cincinnati (this page)$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 Cincinnati (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,830
Construction Laborers$54,930
Electricians$63,490
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,240
Carpenters$60,110
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,950
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,990

Other job titles for this job

Piping DesignerEsaIrrigation TechnicianInstallerPipe FitterAircraft Hydraulic Equipment MechanicAircraft Hydraulic MechanicAircraft Plumbing MechanicCommercial PlumberCorrosion Control FitterDiesel Engine PipefitterDrain Technician

Open plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters jobs on JAI Bot

No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.

Hiring plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.

Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any job
Add this pay figure to your website (free)

Career sites, schools and workforce boards can show this typical pay on their own pages. Copy this code into your page:

<div data-jaibot-pay></div>
<script src="https://www.jaibot.ai/widget/pay/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters/ohio/cincinnati.js" async></script>

It updates by itself when new government figures come out.

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.