Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,940 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Bismarck earn between $50,300 and $80,750.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $70KMedian
- $81K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,030 | $5,836 | $33.67 |
| Median | $70,310 | $5,859 | $33.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,300 | $4,192 | $24.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,750 | $6,729 | $38.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Bismarck earn 6% more than the North Dakota average ($66,160) and about the same as the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $70,030 | $70,310 | $46,830 | $94,940 | 220 |
| North Dakota | $66,160 | $63,560 | $45,520 | $83,560 | 1,620 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $70,030, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $58,011 a year, or $4,834 a month and $2,231 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $70,030 buys what about $76,936 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$70,030
- Fargo$65,900
- Minot$65,250
- Grand Forks$65,090
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in North Dakota
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Bismarck?
$33.67 an hour on average, and $33.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $58,011 a year ($4,834 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,030.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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