Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Delaware
2 listed pipefitter programs in Delaware, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $68,110Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $40,990Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $64,720Median pay (state)
- $95,520Top 10% earn over
1,590 jobs in Delaware · 2 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
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BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Delaware
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $40,990 | $51,860 | $64,720 | $77,830 | $95,520 | $68,110 | 1,590 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,400 | $60,900 | $74,860 | $103,770 | $142,210 | $83,660 | 7,150 |
| Dover, DE | $43,880 | $50,380 | $58,410 | $76,330 | $103,990 | $64,870 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Delaware
Every pipefitter program we matched in Delaware. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polytech Adult Education Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Woodside, DE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 54 | $1,545 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Local 74 - UA Plumbers & Pipefitters | Newark, DE | 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.