The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California is $68,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,350.
Pay spans roughly $45,480 at the 10th percentile to $126,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.88 per hour. An estimated 45,460 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in California.
| Median (annual) | $68,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,350 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.88 |
| 10th percentile | $45,480 |
| 90th percentile | $126,790 |
| Employment | 45,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.