Pipefitter/welder vs steamfitter

The differences between pipefitter/welders and steamfitters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a steamfitter has an average salary of $69,544, which is higher than the $53,768 average annual salary of a pipefitter/welder.

The top three skills for a pipefitter/welder include hand tools, carbon steel and MIG. The most important skills for a steamfitter are brazing, hand tools, and carbon steel.

Pipefitter/welder vs steamfitter overview

	Pipefitter/Welder	Steamfitter
Yearly salary	$53,768	$69,544
Hourly rate	$25.85	$33.43
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	7,996	632
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Pipefitter/welder vs steamfitter salary

Pipefitter/welders and steamfitters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipefitter/Welder	Steamfitter
Average salary	$53,768	$69,544
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $72,000	Between $50,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between pipefitter/welder and steamfitter education

There are a few differences between a pipefitter/welder and a steamfitter in terms of educational background:

	Pipefitter/Welder	Steamfitter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Heating And Air Conditioning
Most common college	-	-

Pipefitter/welder vs steamfitter demographics

Here are the differences between pipefitter/welders' and steamfitters' demographics:

	Pipefitter/Welder	Steamfitter
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 95.5% Female, 4.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 1.8% White, 65.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 1.9% White, 65.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pipefitter/welder and steamfitter duties and responsibilities

Pipefitter/welder example responsibilities.

Use specific tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, benders, and welders.
Learned and teach company procedures for welding on up-armore ground combat vehicles and MRAPs using GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
Cert through company for 1/2 AR plate GMAW 1-4g.
Weld stainless 304 , 308 , 309 , 316 , 317 and inconel
Weld on carbon pipe ranging in sizes 3"up to 24"and sch 10 up to sch 160
Work as a journeyman welder and ironworker.

Steamfitter example responsibilities.

Manufacture piping sections and join pipes by brazing, soldering and threading.
Perform tasks using torches, power tools, gauges and oxygen lances.
Install and inspect new and existing plumbing lines up to inches in diameter.
Pass many welding tests in Stick-Tig.-and Mig for high pressure steam, amonia refrigeration, medical gas.
Design and install commercial and residential plumbing.
Field fabricate and install piping, pump systems, fire protection sprinklers, and HVAC systems for fire protection systems.

Pipefitter/welder vs steamfitter skills

Common pipefitter/welder skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Carbon Steel, 9%
MIG, 7%
Safety Equipment, 5%
Pipe Systems, 5%
Plumbing, 5%

Common steamfitter skills

Brazing, 16%
Hand Tools, 16%
Carbon Steel, 9%
Plumbing, 8%
HVAC, 7%
OSHA, 6%