Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois earn a median salary of $81,787 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +29.9% vs the national median of $62,970. An estimated 18,190 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $68,490 to $98,890 depending on location.
$81,787
Avg median salary in Illinois
$98,890
Highest paying metro
$68,490
Lowest paying metro
18,190
Employed in Illinois
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $98,890 | $65,290 | $118,350 | 14,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $92,470 | $62,270 | $109,870 | 390 |
| Springfield, IL | $88,070 | $61,310 | $104,510 | 280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $87,270 | $59,220 | $119,430 | 120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $82,900 | $59,610 | $96,850 | 200 |
| Peoria, IL | $80,840 | $59,940 | $101,510 | 570 |
| Rockford, IL | $79,990 | $60,720 | $106,430 | 440 |
| Northwest Illinois | $78,470 | $57,580 | $107,730 | 530 |
| Decatur, IL | $78,400 | $60,290 | $101,340 | 160 |
| South Illinois | $75,350 | $48,430 | $101,020 | 300 |
| West Central Illinois | $70,300 | $47,820 | $99,030 | 540 |
| East Central Illinois | $68,490 | $50,420 | $94,640 | 430 |