Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Canton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,440 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Canton earn between $47,920 and $82,330.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $82K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,310 | $5,442 | $31.40 |
| Median | $59,960 | $4,997 | $28.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,920 | $3,993 | $23.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,330 | $6,861 | $39.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Canton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Canton earn 6% less than the Ohio average ($69,700) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | $65,310 | $59,960 | $39,100 | $90,440 | 460 |
| Ohio | $69,700 | $63,330 | $45,470 | $101,410 | 16,390 |
| 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 Canton
On the average salary of $65,310, a single filer in Canton takes home about $51,670 a year, or $4,306 a month and $1,987 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Canton a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Canton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4), so the average $65,310 buys what about $73,049 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Canton ($45,810). A typical home costs $218,776, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Ohio cities
Canton ranks 10th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Toledo pays the most ($73,220).
- Toledo$73,220
- Cincinnati$70,570
- Lima$70,290
- Cleveland$69,670
- Sandusky$69,430
- Dayton$69,230
- Columbus$69,140
- Akron$69,090
- Youngstown$65,370
- Canton$65,310
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Ohio
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 Canton: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Canton?
$31.40 an hour on average, and $28.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Canton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Canton?
About $51,670 a year ($4,306 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,310. Includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Canton than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Canton-Massillon, OH (15940). 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 (2026 rules). Includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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