Michigan
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Michigan
22 listed pipefitter programs in Michigan, plus BLS pay data for the state and 16 metro areas.
- $77,250Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,560Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $80,190Median pay (state)
- $103,430Top 10% earn over
14,120 jobs in Michigan · 22 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 Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $46,560 | $58,090 | $80,190 | $95,390 | $103,430 | $77,250 | 14,120 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $48,200 | $60,710 | $90,730 | $91,510 | $111,670 | $80,730 | 870 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,250 | $61,190 | $86,370 | $99,650 | $107,780 | $81,710 | 5,520 |
| Jackson, MI | $44,320 | $55,960 | $81,930 | $90,740 | $109,220 | $75,190 | 250 |
| Monroe, MI | $45,610 | $58,520 | $80,700 | $96,140 | $102,160 | $78,320 | 250 |
| Flint, MI | $46,010 | $58,460 | $80,510 | $99,720 | $105,850 | $79,280 | 790 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $46,630 | $57,550 | $80,440 | $91,310 | $98,210 | $76,460 | 2,270 |
| Saginaw, MI | $45,520 | $57,820 | $80,440 | $95,390 | $101,440 | $77,380 | 260 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $47,610 | $58,000 | $78,210 | $102,260 | $102,590 | $78,780 | 420 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $44,190 | $53,370 | $78,190 | $93,350 | $97,740 | $74,130 | 650 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $43,930 | $50,350 | $76,290 | $88,160 | $91,730 | $71,270 | 200 |
| Bay City, MI | $39,040 | $49,400 | $74,490 | $92,480 | $106,870 | $73,650 | 110 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $46,420 | $54,230 | $74,190 | $96,850 | $99,060 | $74,000 | 490 |
Programs
Listed programs in Michigan
Every pipefitter program we matched in Michigan. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | University Center, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Delta College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | University Center, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Delta College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | University Center, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Delta College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | University Center, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Henry Ford College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Dearborn, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,652–$8,020 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Henry Ford College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Dearborn, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,652–$8,020 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Kellogg Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Battle Creek, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $3,996–$8,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Kellogg Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Battle Creek, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,996–$8,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Macomb Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Warren, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,745–$8,455 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Macomb Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Warren, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,745–$8,455 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Oakland Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Auburn Hills, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,220–$5,880 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Oakland Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Auburn Hills, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $3,220–$5,880 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Washtenaw Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Ann Arbor, MI | Associate degree | 31 | $2,736–$6,696 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Greater Michigan UA Local 190 JATC | Ann Arbor, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Greater Michigan UA Local 190 JTC | Ann Arbor, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Monroe Plumbers and Pipefitter JATC | Monroe, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 333 | Jackson, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union No 333 JATC | Lansing, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 357 | Schoolcraft, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Saginaw Pipe Trades JAC | Saginaw, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Detroit Pipefitters | Troy, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Up Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 111 | Ishpeming, MI | 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.