Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Puerto Rico
2 listed pipefitter programs in Puerto Rico, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $35,360Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $24,530Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $31,620Median pay (state)
- $47,630Top 10% earn over
940 jobs in Puerto Rico · 2 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 Puerto Rico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $24,530 | $29,000 | $31,620 | $36,990 | $47,630 | $35,360 | 940 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $24,530 | $29,120 | $32,300 | $36,990 | $49,580 | $35,650 | 800 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $23,020 | $27,400 | $31,660 | $36,350 | $41,890 | $33,800 | 40 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $25,620 | $28,750 | $30,120 | $36,750 | $38,190 | $32,660 | 30 |
| Ponce, PR | $21,840 | $23,920 | $29,690 | $32,710 | $64,490 | $34,070 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in Puerto Rico
Every pipefitter program we matched in Puerto Rico. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC University Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Bayamon, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 160 | $15,898–$17,327 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Professional Technical Institution Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Bayamon, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $13,120 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
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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.