Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,220 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Jackson earn between $55,960 and $90,740.
- $44K10th
- $56K25th
- $82KMedian
- $91K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,190 | $6,266 | $36.15 |
| Median | $81,930 | $6,828 | $39.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,960 | $4,663 | $26.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,740 | $7,562 | $43.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Jackson earn about the same as the Michigan average ($77,250) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $75,190 | $81,930 | $44,320 | $109,220 | 250 |
| Michigan | $77,250 | $80,190 | $46,560 | $103,430 | 14,120 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $75,190, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $58,083 a year, or $4,840 a month and $2,234 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 Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $75,190 buys what about $81,925 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 8th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($81,710).
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Michigan
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 Jackson: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Jackson?
$36.15 an hour on average, and $39.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Jackson?
About $58,083 a year ($4,840 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,190. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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