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Gas Line Installer Β· 2026 salary + AI outlook

Gas Line Installer salary β€” and how to earn like the top 1%

$58,000median / year Β· about $28 an hour (BLS)

Gas is still run and pressure-tested by licensed hands; AI only touches scheduling and quoting. Installers who earn the master or contractor license and go commercial pull far ahead.

Entry level
$38,000
Top earners
$82,000
Job growth
+6%
AI exposure
Low
πŸ† The Top 1% Playbook

How to reach the top 1% of Gas Line Installers

Four moves, straight from how the highest-paid in this field use AI in 2026:

1
Get the license Move from apprentice to a state gas-fitting or journeyman license, then a master gas fitter ticket. The license lets you pull permits, sign off inspections, and bill at licensed rates instead of helper wages.
2
Go high-pressure commercial Add commercial and industrial systems β€” medium- and high-pressure gas, welded steel, CSST β€” built to NFPA 54 and IFGC code. Complex, inspected jobs pay far above residential appliance hookups.
3
Own the contractor license Carry your own gas-piping company: pull permits, run crews, and mark up material and labor. Contractor margin plus service work β€” not journeyman hourly β€” is where this trade builds wealth.
4
Add emergency service Stack meter sets, leak detection, and utility on-call work, and run jobs through ServiceTitan or Housecall Pro. Emergency gas calls are urgent and premium-priced; digital scheduling keeps the crew billing.
πŸ’‘ The move that pays: Earning the master or contractor license β€” the ticket to pull permits, run inspected commercial jobs, and take contractor margin β€” is the single biggest earnings jump for a gas-line installer.
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Gas Line Installer Salary in 2026

Gas Line Installer pay, in real terms

Per hour
$27.88
Per week
$1,115
Every 2 weeks
$2,231
Per month
$4,833

At the national median of $58,000/year, a gas line installer earns $4,833/month before taxes. Over a 30-year career that's roughly $1,740,000 in gross earnings β€” and that's before raises, promotions, or bonuses.

That puts this role about 21% above the U.S. median wage for all workers (about $48,060/year, per BLS). Using the common rule of keeping housing under 30% of gross pay, this salary supports about $1,450/month in rent or mortgage.

Figures are gross (pre-tax) estimates from the national median; use the take-home and hourly calculators on PayCrunch for your exact state and situation.

Updated June 2026 Β· BLS Data
How much does a Gas Line Installer make?
$58,000per year
National median salary Β· $27.88/hour Β· $4,833/month
Hourly
$27.88
Monthly
$4,833
Weekly
$1,115
Daily
$223
Estimated take-home
$44,080/yr
Adjust Your Market Position
$58,000/yr
Entry Level Β· $38,000 Top Earner Β· $82,000
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What Does a Gas Line Installer Do?

Gas line installers run and connect natural gas and propane lines for residential and commercial heating, cooking, and industrial use.

Gas Line Installer Salary by State

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How to Become a Gas Line Installer

Education: High school diploma + apprenticeship

Certifications: State gas fitting license

Career path: Apprentice β†’ Gas Line Installer β†’ Journeyman β†’ Foreman β†’ Gas Piping Contractor

Gas Line Installer Salary by Experience

Entry level
$38,000
Mid-career
$58,000
Senior
$74,620

Estimates based on BLS percentile data and industry surveys. Actual salaries vary by employer, location, and individual qualifications.

Top 10 Highest-Paying States for Gas Line Installers

#StateAnnualMonthlyHourly
1Hawaii$68,440$5,703$32.90
2California$66,700$5,558$32.07
3New York$66,700$5,558$32.07
4Massachusetts$64,960$5,413$31.23
5New Jersey$64,960$5,413$31.23
6Connecticut$63,800$5,317$30.67
7Washington$63,800$5,317$30.67
8Maryland$62,640$5,220$30.12
9Alaska$60,900$5,075$29.28
10Colorado$60,900$5,075$29.28

State salaries estimated using BLS national median adjusted by regional cost-of-living factors.

Compare to Related Jobs

Job TitleMedian SalaryHourlyDifference
Gas Line Installer$58,000$27.88β€”
Wind Turbine Technician$57,320$27.56$-680
Rigger$56,000$26.92$-2,000
Bricklayer$55,000$26.44$-3,000
Excavator Operator$55,000$26.44$-3,000
Mason$55,000$26.44$-3,000
Telecommunications Technician$61,000$29.33+$3,000

Job Outlook

The BLS projects +6% growth for gas line installers through 2032, which is faster than average compared to the average for all occupations (3%).

πŸ†• New & Trending AI Tools for Gas Line InstallerReviewed July 2026

We track new AI-tool launches every week and refresh this list β€” here’s what’s gaining traction for Gas Line Installer work right now.

Workiz AINEWPaid / see site

Field-service software with an AI receptionist that answers and books calls.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: never miss a job call β€” AI answers, quotes, and schedules

HandoffNEWPaid / see site

AI estimating that turns a scope into a priced proposal.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: produce accurate estimates and proposals in minutes, not hours

Trunk ToolsNEWPaid / see site

AI assistant that answers questions from job plans, specs, and submittals on site.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: ask a question and get the answer pulled straight from the project drawings/specs

NotebookLMNEWFree / $7.99 mo

Google tool that answers questions grounded only in the documents you give it β€” with citations.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: load your own manuals, policies, or PDFs and ask questions that stay accurate to the source

ChatGPTFree / $20 mo

AI assistant that answers code, spec, and troubleshooting questions in plain language.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: look up code requirements, size a circuit, or troubleshoot a fault on the spot

ServiceTitan Titan IntelligenceQuote-based

AI across dispatch, scheduling, and customer follow-up for trades.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: route jobs, price work, and follow up with customers automatically

BuildOpsCustom pricing

Commercial trades platform with AI estimating and job management.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: manage bids, jobs, and techs with AI-assisted estimating

ClaudeFree / $20 mo

AI assistant known for careful writing, long-document analysis, and coding.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: analyze big reports or spreadsheets and turn messy notes into clean, finished writing

Google GeminiFree / $20 mo

Google's AI assistant, built into Gmail, Docs, and Search.

How a Gas Line Installer uses it: draft and reply inside Google Workspace and research without leaving the page

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a gas line installer make?
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The national median salary for a gas line installer is $58,000 per year, or $27.88 per hour. Entry-level positions start around $38,000 while top earners make $82,000 or more.
What education do you need to become a gas line installer?
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Most gas line installer positions require high school diploma + apprenticeship. Additional certifications or experience may increase earning potential.
What is the job outlook for gas line installers?
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Employment of gas line installers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade, which is faster than average compared to the average for all occupations.
What are the highest paying states for gas line installers?
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The highest paying states include Hawaii, California, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, where cost of living adjustments push salaries above the national median.
Can you make six figures as a gas line installer?
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While the median salary is below six figures, top earners in high-paying states and with significant experience can approach or exceed $100,000.
Methodology and data sources

Salary data is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program. National median, 10th percentile, and 90th percentile figures are sourced from the most recent BLS OES release. State-level salary estimates are calculated by applying regional price parity adjustments from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to the national median. Job growth projections are from the BLS Employment Projections program. Education and certification requirements are based on BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook descriptions. All figures are approximate and updated periodically.

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