Pipefitter Apprentice

Pipefitter Apprentice Salary

$31.5K

$58K

$81.5K

$59,574

/year

$28.64

/hour

Pipefitter Apprentice Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$59,574

Columbus

Ohio

$57,543

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    How much does a Pipefitter Apprentice make?

    As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pipefitter Apprentice in the United States is $59,574 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.64 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,145/week or $4,964/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,500 and as low as $31,500, the majority of Pipefitter Apprentice salaries currently range between $50,500 (25th percentile) to $64,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $74,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Pipefitter Apprentice varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Pipefitter Apprentice in your area makes on average $57,543 per year, or $2,031 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $59,574. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Pipefitter Apprentice salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pipefitter Apprentice jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Pipefitter Apprentice Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pipefitter Apprentice job is above the national average. Topping the list is Santa Clara, CA, , with Honolulu County, HI, and Vashon, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Vashon, WA, beats the national average by $14,430 (24.2%), and Santa Clara, CA, furthers that trend with another $19,103 (32.1%) above the $59,574 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Pipefitter Apprentice appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Santa Clara, CA, and Wyoming, WY, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Pipefitter Apprentice role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Santa Clara, CA

    $78,677

    $37.83

    Honolulu County, HI

    $75,631

    $36.36

    Vashon, WA

    $74,004

    $35.58

    Cupertino, CA

    $73,500

    $35.34

    Berkeley, CA

    $72,945

    $35.07

    Ketchikan, AK

    $71,786

    $34.51

    Sitka, AK

    $71,768

    $34.50

    San Bruno, CA

    $71,173

    $34.22

    Lewes, DE

    $71,058

    $34.16

    Wyoming, WY

    $71,050

    $34.16

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pipefitter Apprentice Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Pipefitter Apprentice job category, we found that Sprinkler Fitters jobs have average salaries similar than Pipefitter Apprentice jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sprinkler Fitters

    $58,607

    $28.18

    Fire Sprinkler Installer

    $55,473

    $26.67

    Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

    $53,137

    $25.55

    Lay Coach

    $46,678

    $22.44

    Sprinkler Installer

    $42,785

    $20.57

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    Infographic detailing Pipefitter Apprentice salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $59,574 per year or $28.64 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.