The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois is $96,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,180.
Pay spans roughly $47,880 at the 10th percentile to $123,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.25 per hour. An estimated 18,730 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $96,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.25 |
| 10th percentile | $47,880 |
| 90th percentile | $123,290 |
| Employment | 18,730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.