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Gas Fitter Salary in Oakland, CA

U.S. median $62,970/yr ($30.27/hr)

Wages for gas fitters in Oakland, California rise with experience, certifications, and demand from new construction and aging gas lines. See the pay and jobs employers are posting locally today.

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National benchmarks

Median$62,970/yr ($30.27/hr)
Hourly range$19.55 to $50.55/hr
Bottom 10%under $40,670/yr
Top 10%over $105,150/yr

Local pay in Oakland moves with cost of living, union presence, and demand. The live figure above reflects what Oakland employers are posting right now.

Pay by experience

Apprentice / Entry (0 to 2 years)Union gas apprentices usually start near 40 to 50 percent of journeyman scale and earn a raise every six months to a year as they log classroom and on-the-job hours.$19 to $28/hr ($40,000 to $52,000/yr)
Journeyman / Mid (licensed, 4 to 5 years)A licensed gas fitter who works clean and steady lands around the national median and climbs from there. Union journeymen reach full scale at this stage.$28 to $40/hr ($58,000 to $83,000/yr)
Experienced / Master (10+ years)A master license, industrial or utility work, and regular overtime put seasoned gas fitters into the top 10 percent, which BLS puts at over $105,150 a year.$40 to $55/hr ($85,000 to $115,000+/yr)
Foreman / OwnerCrew foremen earn a scale bump on top of journeyman pay. Owners of a licensed gas service business set their own ceiling and keep the profit on every job.$55+/hr or $110,000 to $160,000+/yr

Gas Fitter jobs in Oakland

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Gas Fitter pay in Oakland: FAQs

How much do gas fitters make?

The median is $62,970 a year, about $30.27 an hour, as of May 2024 (BLS). Most gas fitters earn between roughly $40,670 and $105,150 a year depending on license, union status, and the type of work.

Do gas fitters make good money?

Yes, and with no college debt. A licensed gas fitter clears the U.S. median wage, and union or industrial hands with overtime routinely top $90,000 to $100,000 a year.

What are the highest paying gas fitter jobs?

Union pipefitting, industrial and utility gas distribution, and travel shutdown work pay the most. Add a welding certification and per diem, and the top 10 percent earn over $105,150 a year.

What is a gas fitter's salary per hour?

The median is $30.27 an hour. Entry apprentices start near $19 to $22, licensed journeymen run $28 to $40, and top earners make over $50 an hour before overtime.

Can you make $100,000 as a gas fitter?

Yes. It usually takes a license plus industrial, union, or travel work with overtime. The top 10 percent of the trade already earn more than $105,150 a year.