Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $51,470 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.74
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 320
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $51,470
    75th
    $59,840
    90th
    $64,110

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 85% Median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 15% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    Anchorage, AK $84,020
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,260
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $73,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $72,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,700

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Helpers--Electricians $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Hickory, NC is $24.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Hickory, NC is 18.3% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.