What are the main factors that influence a Maintenance Pipefitter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Maintenance Pipefitter's salary?

A Maintenance Pipefitter's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,704 for beginners, reaching about $62,537 at mid-level, and approach $63,242 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Pipefitter?

Maintenance Pipefitter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Pipefitter roles are District of Columbia $67,000, California $66,800, Massachusetts $65,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Pipefitter roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Pipefitter level roles vary by specialization: Pipefitter Supervisor: $85,647; Marine Pipefitter: $80,904; Senior Maintenance Pipefitter: $80,400; Pipefitter, Sr.: $80,349; Journeyman Pipefitter: $77,319.

How do different companies affect a Maintenance Pipefitter's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Maintenance Pipefitter roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Maintenance Pipefitter Salary in the United States

How much does a Maintenance Pipefitter make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Pipefitter in the United States is $60,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Maintenance Pipefitter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,872
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,600 to $66,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,048

10% $51,048

50% (Median) $60,600

90% $71,872

Maintenance Pipefitter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,500	$5,542	$1,279	$32
Average	$60,600	$5,050	$1,165	$29
25th Percentile	$55,600	$4,633	$1,069	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Pipefitter Salaries

A Maintenance Pipefitter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Maintenance Pipefitter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Pipefitter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,704
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,600
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,537
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,801
Expert (over 8 years): $63,242

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Maintenance Pipefitter	$59,704
Intermediate Level Maintenance Pipefitter	$60,600
Senior Level Maintenance Pipefitter	$62,537
Specialist Level Maintenance Pipefitter	$62,801
Expert Level Maintenance Pipefitter	$63,242

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How Do Maintenance Pipefitter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Maintenance Pipefitters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,000.
California: $66,800.
Massachusetts: $65,900.

District of Columbia $67,000 California $66,800 Massachusetts $65,900 Washington $65,700 New Jersey $65,600 Alaska $65,500 Connecticut $64,700 New York $64,400

Hawaii $63,300 Rhode Island $62,800 Maryland $62,400 Minnesota $62,000 Colorado $61,800 Illinois $61,700 Oregon $61,500 Delaware $61,300

New Hampshire $61,200 Virginia $61,000 Pennsylvania $60,300 Nevada $59,900 North Dakota $59,800 Michigan $59,600 Wisconsin $59,600 Vermont $59,400

Texas $59,100 Ohio $59,000 Maine $59,000 Arizona $59,000 Georgia $58,400 Indiana $58,100 Wyoming $58,100 Utah $58,000

Iowa $57,900 Kansas $57,700 Louisiana $57,600 North Carolina $57,500 Missouri $57,500 Florida $57,300 Montana $57,200 Nebraska $57,000

Kentucky $57,000 South Carolina $56,700 Tennessee $56,600 Idaho $56,500 New Mexico $56,100 Oklahoma $56,000 Alabama $55,600 South Dakota $55,000

Arkansas $54,700 West Virginia $54,500 Mississippi $54,000

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Pipefitters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $76,400
San Francisco: $75,500
Oakland: $73,900

San Jose, CA $76,400

San Francisco, CA $75,500

Oakland, CA $73,900

New York, NY $69,700

Paramus, NJ $68,900

Queens Village, NY $68,900

Passaic, NJ $68,800

Bergenfield, NJ $68,800

Stamford, CT $68,700

Huntington, NY $68,600

Newark, NJ $68,200

Bridgeport, CT $68,100

Vallejo, CA $67,900

New Brunswick, NJ $67,900

Petaluma, CA $67,900

Middlesex, NJ $67,800

Somerset, NJ $67,700

Santa Cruz, CA $67,600

Boston, MA $67,300

Monterey, CA $67,100

Seattle, WA $66,900

Santa Rosa, CA $66,900

Los Angeles, CA $66,900

Juneau, AK $66,700

Washington, DC $66,700

Orange, CA $66,500

Santa Ana, CA $66,300

Anaheim, CA $66,200

Anchorage, AK $66,200

Long Beach, CA $66,200

Santa Maria, CA $66,000

Everett, WA $66,000

Danbury, CT $65,800

Bremerton, WA $65,700

Tacoma, WA $65,500

New Suffolk, NY $65,500

Sacramento, CA $65,500

Santa Barbara, CA $65,400

Brockton, MA $65,300

San Diego, CA $65,300

Trenton, NJ $65,300

Fairbanks, AK $65,100

Lompoc, CA $65,000

Lowell, MA $64,900

Ventura, CA $64,900

Nashua, NH $64,900

Stockton, CA $64,900

Modesto, CA $64,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $64,300

Olympia, WA $64,200

Kennewick, WA $64,200

New Haven, CT $64,200

Lawrence, MA $64,000

Hartford, CT $63,900

Riverside, CA $63,900

Richland, WA $63,800

New Bedford, MA $63,800

Portsmouth, NH $63,700

Norwich, CT $63,700

New London, CT $63,700

San Bernardino, CA $63,700

New Britain, CT $63,700

Bakersfield, CA $63,700

Atlantic City, NJ $63,700

Boulder, CO $63,500

Portland, OR $63,400

Worcester, MA $63,400

Minneapolis, MN $63,200

Philadelphia, PA $63,200

Honolulu, HI $63,000

Saint Paul, MN $62,900

Vineland, NJ $62,900

Providence, RI $62,700

Chicago, IL $62,600

Springfield, MA $62,500

Bellingham, WA $62,500

Baltimore, MD $62,400

Chico, CA $62,300

Pittsfield, MA $62,100

Manchester, NH $62,000

Spokane, WA $61,700

Denver, CO $61,700

Albany, NY $61,400

Troy, NY $61,400

Nassau, NY $61,400

Schenectady, NY $61,300

Burlington, VT $61,200

Wilmington, DE $61,200

Salem, OR $61,100

Portland, ME $61,000

Yakima, WA $60,900

Rochester, MN $60,700

Reno, NV $60,700

Fresno, CA $60,700

Detroit, MI $60,600

Milwaukee, WI $60,600

Allentown, PA $60,500

Ann Arbor, MI $60,500

Colorado Springs, CO $60,400

Syracuse, NY $60,400

Carson City, NV $60,400

Houston, TX $60,300

Eugene, OR $60,300

Gary, IN $60,200

Springfield, OR $60,200

Bismarck, ND $60,200

Galveston, TX $60,100

Medford, OR $60,000

Fort Collins, CO $60,000

Concord, NH $60,000

Austin, TX $60,000

Mesa, AZ $59,800

Reading, PA $59,800

Phoenix, AZ $59,800

Dallas, TX $59,800

Madison, WI $59,700

Saint Cloud, MN $59,700

Utica, NY $59,500

Rochester, NY $59,400

Des Moines, IA $59,400

Raleigh, NC $59,400

Atlanta, GA $59,300

Battle Creek, MI $59,300

Salt Lake City, UT $59,300

Lancaster, PA $59,200

Harrisburg, PA $59,100

Kansas City, MO $59,000

Kansas City, KS $59,000

Champaign, IL $59,000

Fort Worth, TX $59,000

Columbus, OH $59,000

Boca Raton, FL $59,000

Pittsburgh, PA $59,000

Cleveland, OH $58,900

Richmond, VA $58,900

Indianapolis, IN $58,900

Las Vegas, NV $58,800

Cincinnati, OH $58,800

Petersburg, VA $58,700

Huntsville, AL $58,700

Appleton, WI $58,600

Lansing, MI $58,600

Lebanon, PA $58,600

Pueblo, CO $58,600

Buffalo, NY $58,600

York, PA $58,500

Saint Louis, MO $58,500

Elkhart, IN $58,500

Racine, WI $58,500

Dayton, OH $58,500

Charlotte, NC $58,500

Gastonia, NC $58,500

Toledo, OH $58,400

Binghamton, NY $58,400

Benton Harbor, MI $58,400

Rock Hill, SC $58,400

Beaumont, TX $58,400

Billings, MT $58,400

Lorain, OH $58,400

Rockford, IL $58,300

Springfield, IL $58,300

Elyria, OH $58,300

Fargo, ND $58,300

Flagstaff, AZ $58,300

Fort Lauderdale, FL $58,200

Duluth, MN $58,200

Miami, FL $58,200

Grand Forks, ND $58,100

Cheyenne, WY $58,100

Bangor, ME $58,000

Grand Rapids, MI $57,900

Louisville, KY $57,900

Hialeah, FL $57,900

Cedar Rapids, IA $57,900

Durham, NC $57,900

Casper, WY $57,800

Scranton, PA $57,700

New Orleans, LA $57,700

Virginia Beach, VA $57,700

Akron, OH $57,700

Peoria, IL $57,600

Sarasota, FL $57,600

Jamestown, NY $57,500

Davenport, IA $57,500

Charleston, SC $57,500

Omaha, NE $57,500

Green Bay, WI $57,500

Nashville, TN $57,500

Baton Rouge, LA $57,500

Evansville, IN $57,400

Tucson, AZ $57,400

Saint Petersburg, FL $57,400

Tampa, FL $57,400

Port Arthur, TX $57,400

Bradenton, FL $57,300

Santa Fe, NM $57,200

Orlando, FL $57,100

Clearwater, FL $57,100

La Crosse, WI $57,000

Canton, OH $57,000

Albuquerque, NM $56,900

Newport News, VA $56,900

High Point, NC $56,900

Ogden, UT $56,900

Corpus Christi, TX $56,800

Norfolk, VA $56,800

Laramie, WY $56,800

Rock Island, IL $56,800

Saginaw, MI $56,800

Fort Myers, FL $56,700

Moline, IL $56,700

Memphis, TN $56,700

Salisbury, NC $56,700

Jacksonville, FL $56,700

Boise, ID $56,700

Tulsa, OK $56,600

Waterloo, IA $56,600

Spartanburg, SC $56,500

Lincoln, NE $56,500

Fort Wayne, IN $56,500

Provo, UT $56,500

South Bend, IN $56,400

Greensboro, NC $56,400

San Antonio, TX $56,400

Cedar Falls, IA $56,400

Savannah, GA $56,300

Muskegon, MI $56,300

Birmingham, AL $56,300

Winston Salem, NC $56,200

Lake Charles, LA $56,100

Anderson, IN $56,100

Lexington, KY $56,100

Wichita, KS $56,000

Lima, OH $56,000

Tuscaloosa, AL $56,000

Augusta, GA $56,000

Greenville, SC $56,000

Columbia, SC $55,900

Springfield, OH $55,900

Asheville, NC $55,800

Bloomington, IN $55,800

Knoxville, TN $55,600

Shreveport, LA $55,600

Roanoke, VA $55,500

Wilmington, NC $55,500

Topeka, KS $55,400

Frankfort, KY $55,400

Oklahoma City, OK $55,300

Chillicothe, OH $55,300

Longview, TX $55,300

Melbourne, FL $55,300

Terre Haute, IN $55,200

Sioux Falls, SD $55,200

Mobile, AL $55,200

Killeen, TX $55,100

Altoona, PA $55,100

Amarillo, TX $55,100

Fayetteville, AR $55,000

Chattanooga, TN $55,000

Sioux City, IA $54,900

Idaho Falls, ID $54,900

Lynchburg, VA $54,900

Gainesville, FL $54,800

Portsmouth, OH $54,800

Little Rock, AR $54,800

Lafayette, LA $54,700

Youngstown, OH $54,700

Daytona Beach, FL $54,700

Clarksville, TN $54,700

Pensacola, FL $54,700

Temple, TX $54,700

Erie, PA $54,500

Florence, SC $54,500

Hopkinsville, KY $54,500

Charleston, WV $54,400

Macon, GA $54,300

Great Falls, MT $54,300

Tallahassee, FL $54,200

Fayetteville, NC $54,200

Waco, TX $54,200

Helena, MT $54,200

Pine Bluff, AR $54,200

Vincennes, IN $54,100

Lubbock, TX $54,100

Rapid City, SD $54,000

Twin Falls, ID $54,000

Alamogordo, NM $54,000

Jackson, MS $53,800

Huntington, WV $53,800

Greenville, MS $53,800

Parkersburg, WV $53,800

Montgomery, AL $53,800

Wichita Falls, TX $53,700

Springfield, MO $53,700

Biloxi, MS $53,700

Johnstown, PA $53,600

Monroe, LA $53,600

Sumter, SC $53,500

Columbus, GA $53,500

Pascagoula, MS $53,400

Abilene, TX $53,400

Kingsport, TN $53,300

Albany, GA $53,300

Gulfport, MS $53,200

Alexandria, LA $53,000

Fort Smith, AR $52,900

El Paso, TX $52,700

Las Cruces, NM $52,500

Harlingen, TX $52,300

Pocatello, ID $52,300

Florence, AL $52,200

Brownsville, TX $52,200

Mcallen, TX $52,100

Dothan, AL $52,000

Columbus, MS $51,600

Altus, OK $51,400

Lawton, OK $51,200

Pierre, SD $51,000

What Skills Can Increase a Maintenance Pipefitter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 3.51% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Pneumatics (Mentioned in 5.46% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
Product Quality (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting	3.51%
Pneumatics	5.46%
Product Quality	2.05%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Maintenance Pipefitter's salary.

Mechanical Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Mechanical Systems	$64,236	6%
Project Management	$63,630	5%
Teamwork	$63,024	4%

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Maintenance Pipefitter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Maintenance Pipefitter salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $67,037. While startup companies pay approximate $56,770.

Maintenance Pipefitter Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$56,770
Growth Stage	51~500	$60,019
Established	501~5000	$64,751
Enterprise	5000+	$67,037

Maintenance Pipefitter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maintenance Pipefitter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Maintenance Pipefitter positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maintenance Pipefitter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maintenance Pipefitter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$84,840	$41.0	40%
Biotechnology	$78,780	$38.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$72,720	$35.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$69,690	$34.0	15%
Construction	$66,660	$32.0	10%

How Education impacts a Maintenance Pipefitter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Maintenance Pipefitters enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Maintenance Pipefitter with a No Diploma is between $46,215 and $51,628).

Maintenance Pipefitter Salaries by Degree Level

$55,900
$54,500
$53,100
$51,800
$50,400
$49,000
$47,600
$46,300

Typical Education for Maintenance Pipefitter
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	8.3%
High School	62.5%
Associates	16.7%
Bachelors	12.5%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Maintenance Pipefitter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Pipefitter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$55,600

Average $60,600/year

$66,500

$4,633

Average $5,050/month

$5,542

$1,069

Average $1,165/week

$1,279

$27

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,500	$5,542	$1,279	$32
Average	$60,600	$5,050	$1,165	$29
25th Percentile	$55,600	$4,633	$1,069	$27

Maintenance Pipefitter Salary Growth & Career Path

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Senior Maintenance Pipefitter

For a Maintenance Pipefitter, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Maintenance Pipefitter role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $80,400 - a projected growth of 33% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Maintenance Pipefitter

Salaries for a Maintenance Pipefitter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,032 in 2023 to around $47,066 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Maintenance Pipefitter salary trends, .

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2024	$47,245
2025	$47,066
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Most common benefits for Maintenance Pipefitter

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Common company salaries for Maintenance Pipefitter

Here are companies hiring for Maintenance Pipefitter and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Maintenance Pipefitter

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Maintenance Pipefitter?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Maintenance Pipefitter roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

2. What pays more, HVAC or electrical?

Both HVAC technicians and electricians earn similar compensation, but HVAC technicians have a salary range of $44,700 to $64,500, with a mid-salary of $54,500. Electricians typically earn about $5,000 more on average. Both professions exhibit significant pay disparities between the highest and lowest earners.

3. What degree do you need to be a maintenance technician?

To become a maintenance technician, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Many pursue a two-year associate degree in industrial maintenance, often complemented by an apprenticeship. In terms of salary, maintenance pipefitters can expect to earn between $44,700 and $64,500, with a median salary of around $54,500.

4. What is the highest paying labor job in the US?

The highest paying labor jobs in the U.S. include roles like air traffic controller, construction manager, and elevator installer. For specialized trades, a Maintenance Pipefitter can expect a salary range from $44,700 to $64,500, with a median salary of $54,500, reflecting the demand for skilled labor in various industries.

5. Do pipefitters or electricians make more money?

According to salary data, the annual salary for pipefitters ranges from $44,700 to $64,500, with a median of $54,500. In comparison, electricians typically earn around $25.50 per hour, which translates to an annual salary of approximately $53,000. Thus, electricians earn slightly more than pipefitters, though the difference is minimal.

6. Who makes more plumbers or pipefitters?

Experienced plumbers typically earn around $50,000 annually. In comparison, maintenance pipefitters have a salary range from $44,700 to $64,500, with a mid-salary of $54,500. While some highly skilled pipefitters in certain regions may earn more, the average pipefitter salary is generally competitive with that of plumbers.

7. How much does a maintenance worker earn in USA?

The estimated total pay for a Maintenance Pipefitter in the USA ranges from $44,700 to $64,500 per year, with a mid-salary of $54,500. These figures reflect the salary range based on industry data, providing a clear picture of potential earnings in this profession.

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