Ohio
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Ohio
24 listed pipefitter programs in Ohio, plus BLS pay data for the state and 15 metro areas.
- $69,700Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,470Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,330Median pay (state)
- $101,410Top 10% earn over
16,390 jobs in Ohio · 24 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 Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $45,470 | $50,040 | $63,330 | $84,260 | $101,410 | $69,700 | 16,390 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $46,530 | $50,740 | $66,920 | $98,890 | $103,520 | $73,220 | 1,100 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,380 | $58,660 | $65,780 | $84,630 | $96,410 | $69,430 | 110 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,830 | $50,290 | $65,160 | $84,740 | $101,800 | $70,570 | 3,640 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37,420 | $47,990 | $64,100 | $76,350 | $85,830 | $63,050 | 100 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $39,450 | $50,590 | $64,060 | $84,800 | $92,980 | $67,670 | 150 |
| Akron, OH | $44,780 | $49,000 | $63,450 | $82,640 | $99,710 | $69,090 | 1,070 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,820 | $49,340 | $63,260 | $85,370 | $103,000 | $69,140 | 3,060 |
| Cleveland, OH | $46,330 | $50,510 | $63,020 | $83,080 | $101,220 | $69,670 | 3,040 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $46,680 | $50,630 | $62,940 | $81,460 | $99,180 | $69,230 | 1,130 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $39,010 | $47,840 | $62,160 | $82,520 | $86,840 | $64,940 | 460 |
| Lima, OH | $47,010 | $58,690 | $61,160 | $90,580 | $98,240 | $70,290 | 170 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $39,100 | $47,920 | $59,960 | $82,330 | $90,440 | $65,310 | 460 |
Programs
Listed programs in Ohio
Every pipefitter program we matched in Ohio. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Ashland, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $6,810 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Columbus State Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Columbus, OH | Associate degree | 1 | $5,788–$11,838 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Columbus State Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Columbus, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 143 | $5,788–$11,838 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Cleveland, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,249–$7,249 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Cleveland, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $3,249–$7,249 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Cleveland, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $3,249–$7,249 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Cleveland, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $3,249–$7,249 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Groveport, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $10,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Lorain County Community College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Elyria, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Lorain County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Elyria, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Marion Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Marion, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Owens Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Perrysburg, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,109–$10,982 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Portage Lakes Career Center Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Uniontown, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $18,495 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Pipefitters JATC, Cleveland LU 120 | Cleveland, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Cambridge | Cambridge, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Canton Area | Canton, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Dayton | Dayton, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Lima Area LU 776 | Lima, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Marietta | Marietta, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC, Portsmouth | Portsmouth, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Mes JATC, Cambridge | Cambridge, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Steamfitters JAC, Norwalk Area | Norwalk, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers, Steamfitters & Mes JATC, Akron | Akron, OH | 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.