📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$68,562
per year
Median
$60,610
per year
Hourly
$32.96
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$44,995
25th Percentile — Junior$57,206
50th Percentile — Median$60,610
75th Percentile — Senior$84,682
90th Percentile — Top Earners$94,759
💡 Top-earning Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitterss in Texas make up to $94,759 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$57.7k
2021
$59.7k
2022
$61.8k
2023
$64.0k
2024
$66.2k
2025
$68.6k
2026
📈 Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $66,505 -3.0% High
San Antonio $61,706 -10.0% High
Dallas $67,876 -1.0% High
Austin $74,047 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $65,820 -4.0% High
El Paso $56,221 -18.0% High
Arlington $66,505 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $59,649 -13.0% High
Plano $69,933 +2.0% High
Laredo $54,850 -20.0% High
Lubbock $56,221 -18.0% High
Garland $65,134 -5.0% High
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Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitterss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $68,562 per year, Texas's Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $44,995–$57,206, while experienced Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitterss can command $84,682–$94,759.

Looking ahead, the Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salary in Texas is $68,562 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $72,170.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitterss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters employment.
  • At $68,562/year, Texas Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $72,170/year.