Massachusetts
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Massachusetts
4 listed pipefitter programs in Massachusetts, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $90,410Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $52,010Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $93,880Median pay (state)
- $135,080Top 10% earn over
13,460 jobs in Massachusetts · 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 Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $52,010 | $61,860 | $93,880 | $108,430 | $135,080 | $90,410 | 13,460 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $52,270 | $62,640 | $96,760 | $117,900 | $143,950 | $92,810 | 9,200 |
| Springfield, MA | $52,760 | $60,500 | $92,080 | $106,110 | $118,820 | $87,490 | 670 |
| Worcester, MA | $48,860 | $58,720 | $82,260 | $106,120 | $119,980 | $84,660 | 1,370 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,950 | $58,300 | $81,970 | $104,420 | $121,070 | $83,890 | 230 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $49,590 | $57,730 | $79,820 | $106,710 | $110,770 | $82,000 | 3,000 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $48,760 | $57,620 | $78,570 | $93,910 | $109,340 | $78,310 | 190 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $47,020 | $58,750 | $76,270 | $96,540 | $107,400 | $76,690 | 640 |
Programs
Listed programs in Massachusetts
Every pipefitter program we matched in Massachusetts. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Technical Institute Plumbing Technology/Plumber | South Easton, MA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $11,125 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Pipefitters Local 537 | Dorchester, MA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Springfield Plbrs & Pipefitters L.U. #104 JATC | Holyoke, MA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Worcester Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #4 | W Boylston, MA | 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.