Arizona
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Arizona
11 listed pipefitter programs in Arizona, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $67,940Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,640Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,070Median pay (state)
- $100,120Top 10% earn over
11,810 jobs in Arizona · 11 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,640 | $49,590 | $62,070 | $79,610 | $100,120 | $67,940 | 11,810 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $46,530 | $54,430 | $63,750 | $90,470 | $100,710 | $70,620 | 9,270 |
| Tucson, AZ | $43,840 | $47,580 | $59,070 | $64,580 | $74,250 | $58,400 | 1,170 |
| Yuma, AZ | $38,890 | $45,240 | $58,980 | $66,490 | $89,760 | $58,600 | 170 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $43,010 | $46,010 | $58,670 | $66,360 | $94,100 | $60,300 | 370 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,000 | $47,350 | $58,520 | $68,940 | $76,130 | $59,640 | 90 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $40,450 | $44,710 | $58,520 | $64,950 | $90,940 | $58,190 | 210 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $36,900 | $42,610 | $55,690 | $62,640 | $70,720 | $54,390 | 100 |
Programs
Listed programs in Arizona
Every pipefitter program we matched in Arizona. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Yuma, AZ | Associate degree | 0 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Arizona Western College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Yuma, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $5,690 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| GateWay Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Phoenix, AZ | Associate degree | 0 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Mesa Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Pima Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Tucson, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $2,442–$7,758 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Rio Salado College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Tempe, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 65 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| South Mountain Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Phoenix, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Yavapai College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Prescott, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $3,104–$9,670 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship | Phoenix, AZ | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Arizona Pipe Trades JAC | Phoenix, AZ | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Browse by city
Related resources
Keep researching
Plumber and pipefitter path for veteransMilitary experience and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.comGI Bill-approved plumbing programsSchools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comAll registered apprenticeships in ArizonaThe full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com
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.