Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $60,370 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $82,760
Employed locally 11,120
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $75,910
    90th
    $82,760

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 69% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 31% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,230
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,710
    Waco, TX $58,670
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $58,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,260

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,120
    Electricians$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,080
    Carpenters$48,420
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Dallas, TX is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Dallas, TX is 4.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.