DOL Median (California)
$32,136
vs National
-38.9%
National: $52,635BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$23,203
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$32,136
-38.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,635
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earns $32,136 in nominal terms, which is 38.9% below the national average of $52,635. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $23,203 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Plumbing & Fire, Inc. | $32,136 | 1 |
| Olson Superior Plumbing, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| CIRO MONTELONGO BURGOS | N/A | 1 |
| Desert Glass Pools, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| SILVER OAK LANDSCAPING INC | N/A | 1 |
| MAGNA PLUMBING | N/A | 1 |
| Steve Silva Plumbing Inc | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make in California?
The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in California is $32,136 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters?
A Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earns 38.9% less than the national median of $52,635, or $23,203 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.