Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $71,360 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.31
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $118,550
Employed locally 860
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $55,900
    50th (median)
    $71,360
    75th
    $99,870
    90th
    $118,550

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 105% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    Madison, WI $99,450
    Rochester, MN $99,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,020

    Nearby metros — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,890
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $90,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,640
    Decatur, IL $78,400
    Vallejo, CA $77,310
    Paducah, KY-IL $76,650

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Bakersfield, CA is $34.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.65 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries?

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.3% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,900.