Pipefitter Supervisor Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipefitter Supervisor in the United States is $85,620 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,543
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,049 to $96,048
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,514
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Pipefitter Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,048 $8,004 $1,847 $46
Average $85,620 $7,135 $1,647 $41
25th Percentile $74,049 $6,171 $1,424 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Pipefitter Supervisor Salaries

A Pipefitter Supervisor'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 Pipefitter Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pipefitter Supervisor'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): $86,424
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,014
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,198
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,682
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,876
Levels Salary
Pipefitte... Level Pipefitter Supervisor$86,424
Facilitie... Level Pipefitter Supervisor$96,014
Facilitie... Level Pipefitter Supervisor$109,198
Facilitie... Level Pipefitter Supervisor$139,682
Facilitie... Level Pipefitter Supervisor$178,876
$86,424 0 yr
$96,014 < 2 yrs
$109,198 2-4 yrs
$139,682 5-8 yrs
$178,876 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pipefitter Supervisor 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 Pipefitter Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,798.
  • California: $94,439.
  • Massachusetts: $93,180.

Top Paying Cities for Pipefitter Supervisors

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: $107,993
  • San Francisco: $106,810
  • Oakland: $104,559

What Skills Can Increase a Pipefitter Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 4.56% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Facility Management (Mentioned in 2.76% Job Postings): Facility management (or facilities management or FM) is a professional management discipline focused upon the efficient and effective delivery of support services for the organizations that it serves. The International Organization for Standardization(ISO) defines facility Management as the "organizational function which integrates people, place and process within the built environment with the purpose of improving the quality of life of people and the productivity of the core business."
  • Painting (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The final work is also called a painting. Painting is an important form in the visual arts, bringing in elements such as drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration (as in narrative art), or abstraction (as in abstract art). Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in a still life or landscape painting), photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic (as in Symbolist art), emotive (as in Expressionism), or political in nature (as in Artivism). A portion of the history of painting in both Eastern and Western art is dominated by religious art. Examples of this kind of painting range from artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes Sistine Chapel ceiling, to scenes from the life of Buddha or other images of Eastern religious origin.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 4.56%
Facility Management 2.76%
Painting 2.05%
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 Pipefitter Supervisor's salary.
  • Investment Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Investment Management
$95,894
12%
PowerPoint
$95,038
11%
Analysis
$94,182
10%
Innovation
$93,326
9%
Project Management
$93,326
9%
Team Management
$93,326
9%
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Pipefitter Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pipefitter Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Pipefitter Supervisor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Pipefitter Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Pipefitter Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$111,306$54.030%

How Education impacts a Pipefitter Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pipefitter Supervisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Pipefitter Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $78,528 and $84,065).

Pipefitter Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pipefitter Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 46.6%
Associates 12.1%
Bachelors 31.0%
Masters 5.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Pipefitter Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pipefitter Supervisor'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pipefitter Supervisor

Salaries for a Pipefitter Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,484 in 2023 to around $67,891 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pipefitter Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pipefitter Supervisor Over Time

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$68,484
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$68,539
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FAQ about Pipefitter Supervisor

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

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Pipefitter Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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