North Carolina · USD
North Carolina pipefitter rates
Also called steamfitter, pipe fitter. Rates by SubTrack.
North Carolina charge-out rates follow Charlotte and Research Triangle civil, plus coastal and mountain utility work. These USD figures are fully loaded T&M ranges for labor and iron, not wages. Pipefitter / steamfitter charge-out is a journeyman T&M labor line. Industrial and process work sit at the high end of the range. These are fully loaded billable hours, not a union package. In North Carolina, a pipefitter typically bills $90 /hr (range $80 to $100, as of 2026-08). For a check against nearby markets, South Carolina sits at $85 /hr, and Virginia sits at $100 /hr. These are public benchmarks. Your billable number lives on a SubTrack rate sheet.
Prices in USD. Fully loaded T&M charge-out, not wages.
North Carolina pipefitter
| Trade | Unit | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pipefitter / Steamfitter Process and utility piping, industrial settings. | /hr | $80 | $90 | $100 |
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North Carolina pipefitter FAQ
What is the pipefitter rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina pipefitter charge-out is about $90 /hr (low $80, high $100, as of 2026-08). Also searched as steamfitter, pipe fitter. This is a fully loaded T&M range, not a wage.
Is this a rental or a T&M charge-out in North Carolina?
A T&M charge-out. Fuel, attachments, and mobilization are often extra. NC, Charlotte and Raleigh jobs still need the number that is on your sheet, not only this median.
Can I put this North Carolina pipefitter number on an invoice?
No. This is a public benchmark. SubTrack rate sheets lock your pipefitter class and premiums to the LEM so the field bills what the client signed.
How does North Carolina compare nearby?
South Carolina median $85 /hr. Virginia median $100 /hr
The index is a benchmark. Rate sheets are how you bill.
Rates shows public charge-out ranges. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers into a template the field actually bills from, on every LEM.
One template, every job
Labor, equipment, materials, and subs live in one sheet. Assign it to a project and tickets read the same numbers.
OT and markup apply themselves
Standby, overtime, and markup rules ride with the sheet. The field does not retype them.
The client sees what they signed
Line items match the agreed rates. Fewer disputes, faster approvals.
Project rate sheet
Labor · assigned to the job
| Position | Reg. rate | OT rate |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman | $72/hr | $108/hr |
| Operator | $68/hr | $102/hr |
| Laborer | $35/hr | $52.50/hr |