Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $59,710 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $81,340
Employed locally 820
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $59,710
    75th
    $70,700
    90th
    $81,340

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 92% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 8% below 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,280
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,230
    Waco, TX $58,670
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $58,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,260

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,420
    Electricians$59,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54,320
    Carpenters$50,230
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Beaumont, TX is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Beaumont, TX is 5.2% below 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.