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Pipefitter Salary in Durham, North Carolina

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$61,550/ year

Median Pipefitter in Durham, NC

$36,080
10th
$44,000
25th
$61,550
Median
$82,000
75th
$100,040
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$61,550
Total compensation (est.)
$70,783
Bonus range
$2,200 – $9,840
Mean salary
$65,243

How This Compares

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Durham, NC median
$61,550
North Carolina median
$62,781-2.0%
National median
$61,550

Cost of living in Durham is 0% below the national average. Salary of $61,550 here is equivalent to $61,550 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$44,316-28.0%
3-5 years
$56,011-9.0%
6-10 years
$68,936+12.0%
10+ years
$84,939+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$54,164-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$61,550
Enterprise (5,000+)
$72,629+18.0%

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Pipefitter Salaries in Nearby Cities

Charlotte, NC$61,550/yr
Raleigh, NC$61,550/yr
Greensboro, NC$61,550/yr
Winston-Salem, NC$61,550/yr
Fayetteville, NC$61,550/yr

Related Jobs in Durham

Electrician$61,590/yr
Plumber$61,550/yr
HVAC Technician$57,300/yr
Carpenter$56,590/yr
Welder$47,010/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$30/hr
Monthly gross$5,129/mo
25th percentile$44,000/yr
75th percentile$82,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

North Carolina Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.9%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pipefitter salary in Durham?

The median Pipefitter salary in Durham is $61,550 per year, with a range from $44,000 at the 25th percentile to $82,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Pipefitter pay in Durham compare to the national average?

Pipefitter salaries in Durham are 0% above the national median of $61,550. After adjusting for Durham's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $61,550 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Pipefitter salaries in Durham?

In Durham, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Pipefitter roles start around $36,080, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $100,040 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Durham a good place for Pipefitter jobs?

Durham offers a Pipefitter median of $61,550, which is 0% above the US median of $61,550. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Durham is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Pipefitter salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Pipefitter in Durham is $82,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.