Pennsylvania
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Pennsylvania
22 listed pipefitter programs in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 16 metro areas.
- $77,050Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,770Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $68,080Median pay (state)
- $134,110Top 10% earn over
13,620 jobs in Pennsylvania · 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 Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $46,770 | $57,880 | $68,080 | $91,820 | $134,110 | $77,050 | 13,620 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,400 | $60,900 | $74,860 | $103,770 | $142,210 | $83,660 | 7,150 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $48,080 | $60,310 | $73,560 | $94,450 | $104,630 | $78,560 | 950 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,910 | $59,780 | $70,100 | $84,870 | $107,870 | $75,420 | 2,910 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $47,370 | $60,150 | $70,100 | $99,160 | $147,310 | $81,300 | 420 |
| Erie, PA | $42,670 | $48,000 | $66,410 | $95,450 | $97,300 | $68,500 | 280 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $46,460 | $50,770 | $64,940 | $82,380 | $138,040 | $75,490 | 730 |
| Lebanon, PA | $42,310 | $49,750 | $62,660 | $72,960 | $96,500 | $65,700 | 100 |
| Reading, PA | $46,410 | $50,440 | $62,370 | $76,250 | $101,750 | $67,900 | 360 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,220 | $49,460 | $61,950 | $74,670 | $98,740 | $66,880 | 820 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $37,170 | $45,700 | $61,630 | $75,390 | $84,120 | $63,720 | 50 |
| Altoona, PA | $40,100 | $49,530 | $61,430 | $75,730 | $80,700 | $62,350 | 80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $43,690 | $47,950 | $61,160 | $72,270 | $98,150 | $65,250 | 450 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every pipefitter program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks Career & Technology Center Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Leesport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $10,320 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Delaware County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Media, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Delaware County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Media, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Schnecksville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $15,285 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Luzerne County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Nanticoke, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Orleans Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $17,172 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Orleans Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $17,172 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Bristol, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 44 | $18,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Williamsport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Philadelphia Technician Training Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $23,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Lancaster, PA | Associate degree | 17 | $9,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Westmoreland County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Youngwood, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,018–$14,424 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Westmoreland County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Youngwood, PA | Associate degree | 0 | $6,018–$14,424 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Westmoreland County Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Youngwood, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,018–$14,424 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Latrobe & Vicinity Plumbers/Pipefitters Local 354 | Youngwood, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| NE PA Pipefitters JATC | Scranton, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Steamfitters Local Union 420 - JCB | Philadelphia, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Steamfitters Local Union 420 - JPATC | Philadelphia, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Steamfitters Local Union No 449 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. | Harmony, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Steamfitters' Local Union 420 - Gdtc | Philadelphia, PA | 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.