Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,720 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Minneapolis earn between $65,290 and $114,980.
- $51K10th
- $65K25th
- $102KMedian
- $115K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,030 | $7,669 | $44.25 |
| Median | $101,630 | $8,469 | $48.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,290 | $5,441 | $31.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,980 | $9,582 | $55.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Minneapolis earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($86,700) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +59% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $92,030 | $101,630 | $51,370 | $121,720 | 6,730 |
| Minnesota | $86,700 | $94,410 | $48,720 | $121,050 | 10,720 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $92,030, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $68,838 a year, or $5,737 a month and $2,648 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $69,619 | $5,802 |
| Working in MN | $68,838 | $5,737 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $92,030 buys what about $87,796 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Minnesota
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Minneapolis?
$44.25 an hour on average, and $48.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $68,838 a year ($5,737 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,030. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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