Connecticut
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Connecticut
4 listed pipefitter programs in Connecticut, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $75,400Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,670Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $77,280Median pay (state)
- $102,990Top 10% earn over
5,410 jobs in Connecticut · 4 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 Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $45,670 | $57,570 | $77,280 | $94,440 | $102,990 | $75,400 | 5,410 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $46,940 | $60,770 | $79,700 | $97,730 | $119,250 | $79,490 | 1,000 |
| New Haven, CT | $46,220 | $60,480 | $77,620 | $93,910 | $102,840 | $76,440 | 770 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $43,260 | $58,560 | $77,190 | $93,320 | $102,180 | $74,860 | 1,850 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $47,250 | $47,250 | $76,980 | $79,600 | $99,470 | $69,820 | 870 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $47,040 | $61,220 | $76,880 | $101,810 | $102,990 | $79,470 | 670 |
Programs
Listed programs in Connecticut
Every pipefitter program we matched in Connecticut. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Management Training Institute Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Waterbury, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $22,227 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Porter & Chester Institute Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Bridgeport, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 59 | $13,748 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Hamden, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 20 | $14,337 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Connecticut Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 777 JAC | Meriden, CT | 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.