Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,740 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Bloomington earn between $63,980 and $98,740.
- $49K10th
- $64K25th
- $97KMedian
- $99K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,770 | $6,981 | $40.27 |
| Median | $96,980 | $8,082 | $46.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,980 | $5,332 | $30.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,740 | $8,228 | $47.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Bloomington earn 11% more than the Indiana average ($75,660) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +52% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $83,770 | $96,980 | $48,590 | $98,740 | 320 |
| Indiana | $75,660 | $76,320 | $46,890 | $102,520 | 11,280 |
| United States | $72,170 | $63,800 | $44,150 | $108,420 | 465,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $83,770, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $63,508 a year, or $5,292 a month and $2,443 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $83,770 buys what about $88,101 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 2nd of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($84,240).
- Kokomo$84,240
- Bloomington$83,770
- Terre Haute$80,800
- Fort Wayne$78,260
- Columbus$77,920
- Michigan City$77,450
- Indianapolis$76,260
- South Bend$74,000
- Elkhart$73,130
- Evansville$71,940
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,280).
- San Jose, CA$114,280
- Bellingham, WA$102,860
- Portland, OR$100,710
- Chicago, IL$96,430
- Seattle, WA$96,250
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Bloomington?
$40.28 an hour on average, and $46.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $63,508 a year ($5,292 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,770. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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