The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is $51,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,210.
Pay spans roughly $36,920 at the 10th percentile to $64,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.74 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC.
| Median (annual) | $51,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.74 |
| 10th percentile | $36,920 |
| 90th percentile | $64,110 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.