Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $143,950 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Boston earn between $62,640 and $117,900.
- $52K10th
- $63K25th
- $97KMedian
- $118K75th
- $144K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,810 | $7,734 | $44.62 |
| Median | $96,760 | $8,063 | $46.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,640 | $5,220 | $30.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,900 | $9,825 | $56.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($90,410) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +52% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $92,810 | $96,760 | $52,270 | $143,950 | 9,200 |
| Massachusetts | $90,410 | $93,880 | $52,010 | $135,080 | 13,460 |
| United States | $72,170 | $63,800 | $44,150 | $108,420 | 465,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $92,810, a single filer in Boston takes home about $69,801 a year, or $5,817 a month and $2,685 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $74,122 | $6,177 |
| Working in MA | $69,801 | $5,817 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $92,810 buys what about $85,724 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$92,810
- Springfield$87,490
- Worcester$84,660
- Pittsfield$83,890
- Amherst$78,310
- Barnstable$76,690
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,280).
- San Jose, CA$114,280
- Bellingham, WA$102,860
- Portland, OR$100,710
- Chicago, IL$96,430
- Seattle, WA$96,250
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Boston: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Boston?
$44.62 an hour on average, and $46.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Boston?
About $69,801 a year ($5,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,810. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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