Sprinkler fitter pay
US median pay is $30.67/hr (BLS, May 2025). Across the 10 sprinkler fitter-type listings on our board that state an hourly rate, pay runs $17 to $68/hr.
National
Pay across the US
| Median hourly | $30.67 |
| 10th percentile | $21.22 |
| 90th percentile | $52.13 |
| Median annual | $63,800 |
| Employment | 465,840 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 47-2152. BLS groups sprinkler fitters with plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). That group is much broader than fire sprinkler work, so treat it as a rough guide.
Pay on our board
Across the 10 sprinkler fitter-type listings on our board that state an hourly rate, pay runs $17 to $68/hr. These are the employers' own posted ranges, verified Nov 4, 2026.
By state
| State | Median | vs US | Our jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $48.05/hr | +57% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14/hr | +47% | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04/hr | +27% | 1 |
| Washington | $38.96/hr | +27% | 1 |
| Michigan | $38.56/hr | +26% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $37.61/hr | +23% | 3 |
| New York | $37.26/hr | +21% | 3 |
| California | $35.01/hr | +14% | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73/hr | +7% | 3 |
| Maryland | $31.44/hr | +3% | 3 |
| Ohio | $30.45/hr | −1% | 3 |
| Colorado | $30.40/hr | −1% | 3 |
| Arizona | $29.84/hr | −3% | 3 |
| Nevada | $29.62/hr | −3% | 1 |
| New Mexico | $29.54/hr | −4% | 1 |
| Virginia | $29.07/hr | −5% | 3 |
| Texas | $28.77/hr | −6% | 4 |
| Alabama | $28.21/hr | −8% | 1 |
| Tennessee | $28.17/hr | −8% | 2 |
| Georgia | $27.50/hr | −10% | 3 |
| North Carolina | $27.44/hr | −11% | 2 |
| Florida | $25.44/hr | −17% | 3 |
| Idaho | $25.18/hr | −18% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $23.39/hr | −24% | 1 |
BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, for the states we have listings in.
Open jobs
Openings that pay this
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Experienced Fire Sprinkler InspectorNew
DynaFire LLC · Miramar, FL
Pay not listedNICET II preferredSprinkler inspectorPosted Oct 30, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Associate Fire Sprinkler Service TechnicianNew
Sciens Building Solutions · Lorton, VA
$23/hrSprinkler service techPosted Oct 30, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Fire Sprinkler TechnicianNew
Sciens Building Solutions · Piscataway, NJ
$31.25–$36.06/hrSprinkler service techPosted Oct 30, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Sprinkler Service TechnicianNew
Fire Protection Services, LLC · Atlanta, GA
$30–$40/hrNICET I or II preferredSprinkler service techPosted Oct 29, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
Hiller Companies · Alsip, IL
$17–$22/hrSprinkler apprenticePosted Oct 27, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Sprinkler Helper
Sciens Building Solutions · Perkiomenville, PA
Pay not listedSprinkler apprenticePosted Oct 26, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026
Pay questions
How much does a sprinkler fitter make?
The BLS national median for plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) is $30.67 an hour, or $63,800 a year, as of May 2025. The middle 80% earn $21.22 to $52.13 an hour.
Which states pay sprinkler fitters the most?
By BLS state median, among the states we have listings in: Illinois ($48.05), Massachusetts ($45.14), Wisconsin ($39.04).
Does NICET certification raise pay?
BLS doesn't break out pay by NICET level, so we can't give you a figure for that. Higher NICET levels show up in more senior postings. Read the NICET guide.
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