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47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Occupational Description:
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinklerfitters.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northeast Minnesota	500	41	$38.57/hr	$22.83/hr	$28.75/hr	$40.54/hr	$48.64/hr	$48.96/hr
Minnesota	10,720	750	$42.81/hr	$24.05/hr	$30.20/hr	$46.62/hr	$53.71/hr	$59.78/hr
U S	465,840	6,056	$35.64/hr	$21.79/hr	$24.78/hr	$31.50/hr	$42.03/hr	$53.54/hr

Leading Industries for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	9,830	$47.45/hr
Manufacturing	50	$37.47/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	200	$48.02/hr
Financial Activities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	270	$29.80/hr
Education and Health Services	150	$49.90/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	N/A	N/A
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	150	$50.91/hr

Other Regional Data for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	130	$36.76/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	240	$31.08/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	260	$45.24/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	280	$40.80/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	330	$29.24/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	420	$42.00/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	490	$41.92/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	500	$40.54/hr	6.3%
Southwest Minnesota	520	$33.18/hr	4.4%
Southeast Balance of State	630	$39.05/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	670	$31.29/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	710	$33.35/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	780	$33.45/hr	5.7%
St Cloud MN MSA	830	$44.56/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	980	$40.21/hr	5.5%
Central Minnesota	1,640	$41.92/hr	7.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	6,030	$50.32/hr	5.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	6,730	$50.18/hr	N/A
Minnesota	10,720	$46.62/hr	5.5%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Mechanical Door Repairers	110	$29.10/hr	N/A
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carpenters	14,930	$32.07/hr	4.4%
Boilermakers	140	$47.50/hr	N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	4,200	$37.75/hr	8.1%
Electricians	14,350	$38.60/hr	9.9%
Rail Car Repairers	170	$38.46/hr	1.8%
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	550	$63.22/hr	3.6%
Sheet Metal Workers	2,980	$36.03/hr	5.1%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	N/A	N/A	N/A

Task for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Keep records of work assignments.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.