Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Rhode Island
3 listed pipefitter programs in Rhode Island, plus BLS pay data for the state and 1 metro area.
- $81,610Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,680Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,470Median pay (state)
- $110,360Top 10% earn over
1,820 jobs in Rhode Island · 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 Rhode Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $49,680 | $58,740 | $76,470 | $107,350 | $110,360 | $81,610 | 1,820 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $49,590 | $57,730 | $79,820 | $106,710 | $110,770 | $82,000 | 3,000 |
Programs
Listed programs in Rhode Island
Every pipefitter program we matched in Rhode Island. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Institute of Technology Plumbing Technology/Plumber | East Greenwich, RI | Associate degree | 13 | $38,325 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS L.U. No.51 JAC | E Providence, RI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 51 | East Providence, RI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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- 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.