Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,520 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Fort Wayne earn between $60,610 and $102,520.
- $48K10th
- $61K25th
- $77KMedian
- $103K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,260 | $6,522 | $37.62 |
| Median | $77,110 | $6,426 | $37.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,610 | $5,051 | $29.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,520 | $8,543 | $49.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Fort Wayne earn 3% more than the Indiana average ($75,660) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $78,260 | $77,110 | $47,850 | $102,520 | 1,160 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $78,260, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $60,340 a year, or $5,028 a month and $2,321 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 Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $78,260 buys what about $84,540 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 4th 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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$37.63 an hour on average, and $37.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $60,340 a year ($5,028 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,260. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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