BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Massachusetts

$72,760 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$34.98 per hour

▲ 33.0% above U.S. average7th of 44 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$72,760per year
Median$72,770per year
Hourly$34.98per hour
10th – 90th percentile$56,620 – $86,560per year

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Pay Range in Massachusetts

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$56,620
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$63,020
  • 50th Percentile — Median$72,770
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$86,550
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$86,560

Half of Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Massachusetts earn more than $72,770. The top 10% make $86,560 or more, while entry-level workers start around $56,620.

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Massachusetts: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Massachusetts ranks 7th of 44 states for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters pay, at $72,760 per year (33.0% above the U.S. average of $54,700).
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,620; the top 10% earn over $86,560.
  • Hourly equivalent: $34.98 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Wisconsin at $86,850.
  • Among construction jobs in Massachusetts, Structural Iron and Steel Workers pays the most ($113,290).

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Job Market in Massachusetts

Key factors affecting compensation

Massachusetts's key industries are Healthcare, Education, Technology, and its job market is rated very strong. Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters here earn $72,760 on average, placing the state 7th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.3 (U.S. = 1.00), a Massachusetts salary of $72,760 is roughly equivalent to $55,969 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Washington ($82,170), New Jersey ($78,600), California ($77,930) are the closest alternatives for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Common questions about this salary

What is the average Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salary in Massachusetts?

The average Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salary in Massachusetts is $72,760 per year (median $72,770), which is 33.0% above the national average of $54,700.

How does Massachusetts rank for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters pay?

Massachusetts ranks 7th out of 44 states. The highest-paying state is Wisconsin ($86,850/yr).

How much do entry-level Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters make in Massachusetts?

The lowest-paid 10% of Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Massachusetts earn about $56,620 per year and the 25th percentile is $63,020.

How much do Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters make per hour in Massachusetts?

About $34.98 per hour, based on the $72,760 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

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