--- title: "Pipefitter & Steamfitter Programs in Georgia: Pay & Tuition" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/ description: "Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Georgia: BLS average $58,220 (all experience levels), median $57,200, bottom 10% $37,680. 16 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [Pipefitter & Steamfitter](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/) 4. Georgia Georgia # Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in *Georgia* 16 listed pipefitter programs in Georgia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 15 metro areas. - **$58,220** Average pay (state, all experience levels) - **$37,680** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$57,200** Median pay (state) - **$80,740** Top 10% earn over 8,930 jobs in Georgia · 16 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 - [Atlanta 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/atlanta/) - [Griffin 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/griffin/) - [Albany 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/albany/) - [Clarkston 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/clarkston/) - [Waco 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/waco/) - [Augusta 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/augusta/) - [Lawrenceville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/lawrenceville/) - [Savannah 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/savannah/) BLS wage data ## Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Georgia 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Georgia | $37,680 | $45,130 | $57,200 | $68,640 | $80,740 | $58,220 | 8,930 | | United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### Metro areas | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Savannah, GA | $37,580 | $45,840 | $60,530 | $73,280 | $78,840 | $59,510 | 380 | | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $45,560 | $49,990 | $59,630 | $77,840 | $101,530 | $65,770 | 70 | | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,670 | $46,480 | $58,720 | $71,020 | $78,880 | $59,950 | 860 | | Warner Robins, GA | $38,490 | $44,270 | $58,500 | $67,680 | $70,790 | $56,010 | 130 | | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $37,900 | $45,950 | $58,380 | $71,950 | $81,580 | $60,020 | 5,470 | | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $38,790 | $46,900 | $57,750 | $66,820 | $75,520 | $57,640 | 210 | | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $36,490 | $46,300 | $54,690 | $64,360 | $77,330 | $56,220 | 540 | | Gainesville, GA | $36,400 | $45,630 | $51,170 | $62,390 | $76,430 | $55,150 | 210 | | Rome, GA | $39,470 | $48,400 | $48,400 | $57,540 | $59,800 | $52,010 | 40 | | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $35,930 | $40,210 | $48,110 | $59,630 | $70,480 | $52,610 | 170 | | Albany, GA | $34,560 | $39,180 | $47,700 | $60,030 | $76,960 | $53,850 | 140 | | Hinesville, GA | $35,940 | $38,870 | $47,520 | $66,880 | $66,880 | $51,390 | 50 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Programs ## Listed programs in Georgia Every pipefitter program we matched in Georgia. Schools with published tuition are listed first. | Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Albany Technical College](https://www.albanytech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Albany, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Albany Technical College](https://www.albanytech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Albany, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Atlanta Technical College](https://atlantatech.edu/) Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 | | [Atlanta Technical College](https://atlantatech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Atlanta Technical College](https://atlantatech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Central Georgia Technical College](https://www.centralgatech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Warner Robins, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 16 | $3,448–$6,016 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Georgia Piedmont Technical College](https://www.gptc.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Clarkston, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,386–$5,954 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Georgia Piedmont Technical College](https://www.gptc.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Clarkston, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,386–$5,954 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Gwinnett Technical College](https://www.gwinnetttech.edu/) Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Lawrenceville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,524–$6,092 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 | | [Southern Crescent Technical College](https://www.sctech.edu/) Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Griffin, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,516–$6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 | | [Southern Crescent Technical College](https://www.sctech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Griffin, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $3,516–$6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [Southern Crescent Technical College](https://www.sctech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Griffin, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $3,516–$6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [West Georgia Technical College](https://www.westgatech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Waco, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,410–$5,978 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | [West Georgia Technical College](https://www.westgatech.edu/) Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Waco, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,410–$5,978 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 | | Savannah Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC | Savannah, GA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Augusta Plumbers & Pipefitters | Augusta, GA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. ### Browse by city - [Atlanta 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/atlanta/) - [Griffin 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/griffin/) - [Albany 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/albany/) - [Clarkston 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/clarkston/) - [Waco 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/waco/) - [Augusta 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/augusta/) - [Lawrenceville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/lawrenceville/) - [Savannah 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/savannah/) - [Warner Robins 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/warner-robins/) Related resources ## Keep researching [**Plumber and pipefitter path for veterans** Military experience and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/plumber-pipefitter/) [**GI Bill-approved plumbing programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/plumbing/) [**All registered apprenticeships in Georgia** The full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/ga/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03. - **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-2152.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/pipefitter/georgia/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.