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Pipefitter / plumber jobs in the space industry

Pipefitters and plumbers building the high-pressure fluid systems that feed rockets and test stands. 9 open today.

9
Open pipefitters and plumbers roles
$39.77/hr
Median posted pay (4 ranges)
$27.75–$41.50
Middle half, per hour
SpaceX
Most openings (5)

Where the pipefitters and plumbers jobs are

Starbase · 2Space Coast · 2LA South Bay · 2West Texas · 1Colorado · 1

Open pipefitters and plumbers roles

SpaceX

Plumber

Starbase, TX +1Hourly
Trades & techniciansUS personStarship Launch and Test
6 days ago
Live hereStarbaseFurnished stays: listing nowStarbase guide →
SpaceX

Plumber (College Station)

College Station, TXHourly
Trades & techniciansUS personStarbase Spaceport - Facilities
27 days ago
Relativity Space

Senior Pipefitter

Cape Canaveral, FLHourly
Trades & techniciansLaunch Build and Design
$33.20–$49.80/hr1 month ago
Live hereSpace CoastFurnished stays: listing nowSpace Coast guide →

Who's hiring pipefitters and plumbers

SpaceX · 5Blue Origin · 2Relativity Space · 1Ursa Major · 1

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Training near Starbase for pipefitters and plumbers

Schools near Starbase with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Training near LA South Bay for pipefitters and plumbers

Schools near LA South Bay with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA
  • Welding Technology
    Offers eight Certificates of Achievement (including Aerospace Welding, Pipe Welding, Process Pipe Welding, Structural Steel Fabricator and Welding Fabrication and Layout) plus associate degrees, with day, evening and weekend classes at the Norwalk campus. Check the college for length and schedule.

Training near Colorado for pipefitters and plumbers

Schools near Colorado with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Pipefitter / plumber jobs: quick answers

How much do pipefitters and plumbers make in the space industry?

Across 4 space-industry pipefitters and plumbers postings that list pay, the middle half of posted ranges runs $27.75–$41.50 an hour, with a median of $39.77/hr (as of October 19, 2026). Posted ranges go from $23.00 to $49.80 an hour depending on level, shift and location. Many employers don't publish pay, so treat this as a guide.

Which space companies are hiring pipefitters and plumbers?

As of October 19, 2026, the most openings are at SpaceX (5), Blue Origin (2), Relativity Space (1), Ursa Major (1).

Where are space-industry pipefitters and plumbers jobs located?

Most openings are around Starbase, TX (2), Space Coast, FL (2), Los Angeles South Bay, CA (2), West Texas: Van Horn & Midland (1), Denver & Colorado Springs, CO (1). Each hub page lists where crews live and furnished places to stay.

Do you need a degree to work as a pipefitter / plumber at a space company?

Generally no. Postings ask for experience with high-pressure tubing and fittings, cleanliness standards for oxygen and propellant systems, and reading P&IDs. 7 of today's postings explicitly mention a high-school diploma, GED, trade school or equivalent experience.

Figures come from live postings on SpaceJobs as of October 19, 2026. Pay is converted to hourly at 2,080 hours a year where employers post salaries.

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