Illinois
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Illinois
17 listed pipefitter programs in Illinois, plus BLS pay data for the state and 12 metro areas.
- $93,400Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $50,250Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $99,950Median pay (state)
- $126,430Top 10% earn over
16,750 jobs in Illinois · 17 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 Illinois
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $50,250 | $72,070 | $99,950 | $120,050 | $126,430 | $93,400 | 16,750 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $53,960 | $74,300 | $103,380 | $122,540 | $127,200 | $96,430 | 12,750 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $50,680 | $65,920 | $95,530 | $112,850 | $112,850 | $89,200 | 390 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,400 | $64,180 | $94,370 | $103,570 | $121,250 | $87,330 | 220 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,930 | $64,060 | $94,230 | $118,370 | $120,140 | $89,830 | 440 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,790 | $61,630 | $85,090 | $107,480 | $117,300 | $85,040 | 560 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $46,340 | $56,870 | $82,120 | $91,480 | $95,380 | $75,480 | 380 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,510 | $59,500 | $81,620 | $109,880 | $120,290 | $82,810 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,190 | $50,220 | $77,700 | $98,280 | $102,730 | $76,600 | 180 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,040 | $57,430 | $77,000 | $103,830 | $121,230 | $81,070 | 4,060 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,720 | $64,320 | $76,750 | $102,210 | $116,450 | $82,490 | 180 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $46,560 | $59,380 | $76,310 | $96,280 | $100,930 | $74,510 | 680 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $40,100 | $47,170 | $65,180 | $104,070 | $104,070 | $71,660 | 120 |
Programs
Listed programs in Illinois
Every pipefitter program we matched in Illinois. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Chicago, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $4,710–$15,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Chicago, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $4,710–$15,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Godfrey, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,536–$8,232 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Parkland College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Champaign, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,464–$13,278 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Triton College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | River Grove, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,340–$15,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| JAC Plumbers & Pipefitters #149 | Savoy, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee of Steamfitters #353 | Peoria, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Pipe Fitter's Training Fund #597 | Mokena, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipe Fitters UA Local 99 | Bloomington, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #551 JATC | West Frankfort, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 101 | Belleville, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 553 Training Fund | East Alton, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #653 | Centralia, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC of Eastern Ia & Western Il Local 25 | Rock Island, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Rockford Area Plumbing Pipefitting & Refrigeration JATC | Rockford, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| United Association of Steamfitters JAC (Local 439) | Caseyville, IL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Springfield Plumbers & Steamfitters | Springfield, IL | 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.