Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Pay in California

Median: $74,803 a year, $35.96 an hour.

About 47,660 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +8.6%, with about 48,620 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Apprenticeship. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• City College Of San Francisco (Bay Area): APPR 9714: Plumbing Apprentice
• West Contra Costa Adult Education (Bay Area): Intro to Plumbing
• Santa Barbara City College (Central Coast): Construction Plumbing (CTV NC004)
• Adult Division Center (Los Angeles): Plumbing 1
• Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (Los Angeles): Plumbing
• College Of The Canyons (Los Angeles): Plumbing and Electrical (NC.CONS-100B)
• Grossmont Adult (San Diego): Plumbing Technician
• Grossmont Adult Education, Foothills Adult Center (San Diego): Plumbing Technician
• San Diego College of Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex (San Diego): MECT 421 Plumbing I; MECT 422 Plumbing II; MECT 423 Plumbing III