Chattanooga, TN
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Chattanooga
1 listed program in Chattanooga, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $59,950Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $37,670Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,720Median pay (metro)
- $78,880Top 10% earn over
1 listed program in Chattanooga · 15 in Tennessee. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Chattanooga, TN-GA, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Chattanooga
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 43 Plumbers Steamfitters JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay near Chattanooga
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,670 | $46,480 | $58,720 | $71,020 | $78,880 | $59,950 | 860 |
| Tennessee | $38,520 | $47,260 | $58,600 | $73,460 | $82,020 | $60,500 | 9,270 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Related resources
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Plumber and pipefitter path for veteransMilitary experience and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.comGI Bill-approved plumbing programsSchools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comAll registered apprenticeships in TennesseeThe full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com
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.