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Job outlook for pipe fitters in the United States
Pipe fitter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pipe fitter job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for pipe fitters are projected over the next decade.
Pipe fitter salaries have increased 9% for pipe fitters in the last 5 years.
There are over 89,141 pipe fitters currently employed in the United States.
There are 12,846 active pipe fitter job openings in the US.
The average pipe fitter salary is $51,055.
Are pipe fitter jobs in demand?
Yes, pipe fitter jobs are in demand. Pipe fitter demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Pipe fitter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pipe fitter jobs and the average pipe fitter salary over time.
Pipe fitter jobs over time
Pipe fitter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89,141 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 89,103 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 94,531 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 93,506 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 91,412 | 0.03% |
Average pipe fitter salary over time
Pipe fitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,055 | $24.55 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $49,994 | $24.04 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $48,861 | $23.49 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $47,665 | $22.92 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $46,632 | $22.42 | +1.6% |
Pipe fitter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pipe fitter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pipe fitters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pipe fitters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 64 | 9% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 81 | 8% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 57 | 7% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 473 | 6% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 79 | 6% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 44 | 6% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 190 | 5% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 87 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 39 | 5% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 31 | 5% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 242 | 4% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 229 | 4% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 211 | 4% |
| 15 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 171 | 4% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 133 | 4% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 74 | 4% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 64 | 4% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 39 | 4% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 36 | 4% |
Most common cities for pipe fitters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houma | 5 | 15% | $45,873 |
| 2 | North Chicago | 2 | 7% | $61,665 |
| 3 | Monroe | 2 | 6% | $43,211 |
| 4 | National City | 3 | 5% | $53,067 |
| 5 | Pueblo | 2 | 2% | $50,141 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 3 | 1% | $41,708 |
| 7 | Columbia | 2 | 1% | $41,645 |
| 8 | Norfolk | 2 | 1% | $50,203 |
| 9 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $56,806 |
| 10 | Allentown | 1 | 1% | $55,805 |
| 11 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $58,239 |
| 12 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $43,301 |
| 13 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $40,135 |
| 14 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $53,156 |
| 15 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $56,227 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $53,985 |
| 17 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $48,226 |