Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,980 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Worcester earn between $58,720 and $106,120.
- $49K10th
- $59K25th
- $82KMedian
- $106K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,660 | $7,055 | $40.70 |
| Median | $82,260 | $6,855 | $39.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,720 | $4,893 | $28.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,120 | $8,843 | $51.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Worcester earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($90,410) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $84,660 | $82,260 | $48,860 | $119,980 | 1,370 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $84,660, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $64,475 a year, or $5,373 a month and $2,480 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross 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.
Is Worcester a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $84,660 buys what about $82,577 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 3rd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($92,810).
- 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 Worcester: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Worcester?
$40.70 an hour on average, and $39.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Worcester?
About $64,475 a year ($5,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,660. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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