Alabama
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Alabama
7 listed pipefitter programs in Alabama, plus BLS pay data for the state and 13 metro areas.
- $57,750Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $37,720Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,670Median pay (state)
- $76,690Top 10% earn over
6,950 jobs in Alabama · 7 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Alabama
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,720 | $47,070 | $58,670 | $64,730 | $76,690 | $57,750 | 6,950 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $36,730 | $46,720 | $60,590 | $67,160 | $83,120 | $59,530 | 340 |
| Birmingham, AL | $38,620 | $49,240 | $60,090 | $64,450 | $76,290 | $59,350 | 1,840 |
| Decatur, AL | $40,580 | $47,930 | $59,920 | $74,510 | $110,660 | $66,250 | 210 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $38,410 | $47,650 | $59,530 | $71,470 | $74,150 | $58,790 | 370 |
| Mobile, AL | $38,170 | $48,680 | $59,410 | $65,770 | $74,940 | $58,770 | 960 |
| Montgomery, AL | $37,280 | $46,160 | $57,960 | $61,950 | $74,100 | $56,180 | 340 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $36,230 | $45,370 | $57,080 | $61,820 | $76,060 | $56,280 | 330 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,870 | $47,650 | $57,020 | $66,250 | $82,620 | $58,480 | 790 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $37,570 | $48,770 | $56,850 | $64,880 | $74,460 | $58,560 | 130 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $36,460 | $43,730 | $51,570 | $60,860 | $71,480 | $54,120 | 200 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,980 | $41,640 | $49,070 | $59,010 | $67,070 | $51,550 | 130 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $35,360 | $42,810 | $47,410 | $60,910 | $75,860 | $52,590 | 200 |
Programs
Listed programs in Alabama
Every pipefitter program we matched in Alabama. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Bay Minette, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $5,760–$9,690 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| J F Ingram State Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Deatsville, AL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| J F Ingram State Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Deatsville, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 52 | $6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Lawson State Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Birmingham, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $5,215–$9,145 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Muscle Shoals, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,551–$9,481 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Mobile Plumbing and Pipefitting, Local 119 JATC | Mobile, AL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 760 JAC | Muscle Shoals, AL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.