DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 158 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 455,940 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHINN MECHANICAL, INC | $157,331 | 5 | +149.9% |
| 2 | EMERALD FIRE LLC | $100,818 | 8 | +60.1% |
| 3 | Prospective Plumbing, Corp. | $81,619 | 7 | +29.6% |
| 4 | KENNEDALE MANSFIELD PLUMBING | $37,440 | 7 | -40.5% |
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Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,818 | +27.5% | 6 |
| Illinois | $81,068 | -15.7% | 6 |
| New Jersey | $69,222 | -10.3% | 3 |
| Virginia | $65,354 | +9.7% | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $56,326 | -31.3% | 1 |
| Utah | $53,976 | -12.5% | 1 |
| Maryland | $52,832 | -16.5% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $45,619 | -27.5% | 6 |
| Massachusetts | $44,429 | -46.6% | 1 |
| Ohio | $43,628 | -30.2% | 2 |
| Florida | $40,560 | -19.8% | 4 |
| South Carolina | $39,998 | -27.1% | 1 |
| Texas | $37,440 | -36.1% | 3 |
| California | $32,136 | -53% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 97% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| EMERALD FIRE LLC | Not specified | $100,818 |
| Prospective Plumbing, Corp. | High School | $81,619 |
| KENNEDALE MANSFIELD PLUMBING | Not specified | $37,440 |
| SHINN MECHANICAL, INC | Not specified | $157,331 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is Construction at $68,794.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 158 DOL filings, the median salary for a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $52,635, ranging from $41,434 to $73,258.
The 90th percentile salary is $105,150 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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