Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,880 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Hagerstown earn between $45,890 and $67,940.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $55KMedian
- $68K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,480 | $4,873 | $28.12 |
| Median | $55,130 | $4,594 | $26.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,890 | $3,824 | $22.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,940 | $5,662 | $32.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Hagerstown earn 20% less than the Maryland average ($73,510) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $58,480 | $55,130 | $37,530 | $87,880 | 250 |
| Maryland | $73,510 | $65,400 | $45,630 | $108,420 | 11,420 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $58,480, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $46,602 a year, or $3,884 a month and $1,792 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $47,367 | $3,947 |
| Working in MD | $46,602 | $3,884 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $58,480 buys what about $62,100 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($70,780).
- Baltimore$70,780
- Salisbury$64,940
- Lexington Park$63,710
- Hagerstown$58,480
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Maryland
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Hagerstown?
$28.12 an hour on average, and $26.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $46,602 a year ($3,884 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,480. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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