North Dakota
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in North Dakota
3 listed pipefitter programs in North Dakota, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $66,160Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,520Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,560Median pay (state)
- $83,560Top 10% earn over
1,620 jobs in North Dakota · 3 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 North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $45,520 | $49,760 | $63,560 | $76,860 | $83,560 | $66,160 | 1,620 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $46,830 | $50,300 | $70,310 | $80,750 | $94,940 | $70,030 | 220 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $45,460 | $49,670 | $63,350 | $78,990 | $82,830 | $65,900 | 670 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $45,850 | $49,160 | $62,940 | $76,860 | $83,820 | $65,090 | 240 |
| Minot, ND | $46,030 | $49,780 | $62,400 | $74,290 | $82,380 | $65,250 | 150 |
Programs
Listed programs in North Dakota
Every pipefitter program we matched in North Dakota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of Science Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Wahpeton, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Belcourt, ND | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,962 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| UA Local # 300 of Nd & E. Sd JATC | Fargo, ND | 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.