Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Florida
The median pay for a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Florida is $50,540/year ($24.3/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $68K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $51K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $68K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by metro in Florida
22 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $56K | +11% | 5,130 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $53K | +6% | 610 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $53K | +5% | 850 |
| Punta Gorda | $53K | +4% | 220 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $52K | +3% | 4,120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $52K | +2% | 3,440 |
| Gainesville | $51K | +0% | 380 |
| Jacksonville | $50K | -0% | 2,190 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $50K | -0% | 190 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $49K | -3% | 640 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $49K | -3% | 1,310 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $49K | -3% | 1,900 |
| Port St. Lucie | $49K | -4% | 460 |
| Sebring | $48K | -6% | 70 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $48K | -6% | 620 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $48K | -6% | 390 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $48K | -6% | 190 |
| Ocala | $47K | -7% | 320 |
| Tallahassee | $47K | -7% | 370 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $47K | -7% | 440 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $47K | -8% | 550 |
| Homosassa Springs | $46K | -9% | 160 |
Showing 1–10 of 22 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in Florida?
The median is $50,540 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,400, and experienced plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters can clear $67,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,554/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 46.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary is worth about $51,268 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.