Best Paying Industries for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$62,970
National Median Salary
146
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectator Sports | $133,430 | +111.9% | 50 |
| 2 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $121,320 | +92.7% | 40 |
| 3 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $112,860 | +79.2% | 270 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $109,200 | +73.4% | 1,370 |
| 5 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $105,080 | +66.9% | 720 |
| 6 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $103,150 | +63.8% | 110 |
| 7 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $99,980 | +58.8% | 70 |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $98,530 | +56.5% | 170 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $98,530 | +56.5% | 170 |
| 10 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $96,680 | +53.5% | 420 |
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