The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in North Carolina is $50,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,120.
Pay spans roughly $37,690 at the 10th percentile to $72,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.52 per hour. An estimated 14,300 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $50,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.52 |
| 10th percentile | $37,690 |
| 90th percentile | $72,650 |
| Employment | 14,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.