Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,070 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Columbus earn between $63,290 and $97,070.
- $49K10th
- $63K25th
- $86KMedian
- $97K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,920 | $6,493 | $37.46 |
| Median | $85,930 | $7,161 | $41.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,290 | $5,274 | $30.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,070 | $8,089 | $46.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Columbus earn about the same as the Indiana average ($75,660) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $77,920 | $85,930 | $49,400 | $97,070 | 100 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $77,920, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $59,993 a year, or $4,999 a month and $2,307 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $77,920 buys what about $83,782 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 5th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Columbus?
$37.46 an hour on average, and $41.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Columbus?
About $59,993 a year ($4,999 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,920. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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 Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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