The average salary for a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter in the United States is $39,460, but the range typically falls between $34,320 and $44,140. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.97, with a range between $16.5 and $21.22.
There are approximately 45,300 people employed as a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter in the United States. With Texas, Florida, North Carolina employing the highest number of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters.The state with the best pay for a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter is Wyoming, with an average annual salary of $48,690, while Connecticut has the lowest average annual salary of $37,030.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $29,780 | $14.32 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,320 | $16.5 |
| Median | $37,650 | $18.1 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,140 | $21.22 |
| 90th Percentile | $50,920 | $24.48 |
The salary of a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are Wyoming, Hawaii, Minnesota, Alaska, North Dakota while the worst states are Connecticut, South Dakota, West Virginia, Alabama, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,250 | $34,360 | $44,690 |
| Alaska | $33,190 | $51,380 | $113,050 |
| Arizona | $30,310 | $41,180 | $51,760 |
| Arkansas | $29,730 | $35,620 | $45,370 |
| California | $36,190 | $47,470 | $60,620 |
| Colorado | $32,180 | $40,700 | $55,090 |
| Connecticut | $31,150 | $37,030 | $48,680 |
| Delaware | $30,160 | $36,490 | $39,950 |
| District of Columbia | $33,660 | $47,980 | $63,730 |
| Florida | $31,480 | $39,280 | $48,630 |
| Georgia | $28,290 | $37,130 | $46,220 |
| Hawaii | $39,800 | $52,790 | $62,920 |
| Idaho | $18,600 | $32,930 | $40,760 |
| Illinois | $28,130 | $43,070 | $63,270 |
| Indiana | $28,400 | $34,540 | $39,950 |
| Iowa | $30,660 | $37,190 | $45,590 |
| Kansas | $29,870 | $37,400 | $46,950 |
| Kentucky | $28,340 | $34,320 | $41,200 |
| Louisiana | $24,960 | $38,410 | $54,000 |
| Maine | $38,730 | $43,470 | $48,130 |
| Maryland | $31,830 | $42,410 | $56,550 |
| Massachusetts | $38,620 | $45,720 | $57,930 |
| Michigan | $30,980 | $38,120 | $46,520 |
| Minnesota | $34,580 | $49,370 | $52,940 |
| Mississippi | $15,980 | $33,910 | $42,290 |
| Missouri | $29,970 | $35,160 | $37,920 |
| Montana | $22,970 | $43,960 | $52,510 |
| Nebraska | $32,640 | $40,020 | $45,170 |
| Nevada | $31,200 | $38,110 | $48,920 |
| New Hampshire | $36,010 | $43,070 | $49,980 |
| New Jersey | $34,530 | $44,530 | $54,520 |
| New Mexico | $29,500 | $37,810 | $44,730 |
| New York | $32,180 | $40,050 | $49,380 |
| North Carolina | $30,010 | $38,990 | $47,700 |
| North Dakota | $34,750 | $47,080 | $59,490 |
| Ohio | $24,060 | $35,620 | $46,320 |
| Oklahoma | $27,410 | $36,340 | $46,290 |
| Oregon | $31,350 | $39,830 | $46,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,170 | $43,650 | $66,050 |
| South Carolina | $33,770 | $40,110 | $47,380 |
| South Dakota | $27,090 | $32,720 | $40,160 |
| Tennessee | $29,900 | $37,610 | $44,500 |
| Texas | $29,230 | $38,830 | $51,050 |
| Utah | $32,710 | $45,290 | $59,940 |
| Virginia | $29,450 | $37,770 | $47,920 |
| Washington | $34,580 | $47,430 | $68,800 |
| West Virginia | $25,750 | $33,130 | $42,910 |
| Wisconsin | $24,610 | $36,490 | $51,590 |
| Wyoming | $34,940 | $48,690 | $59,580 |
Even between cities, the salary of a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitter can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is Anchorage, AK with an average salary of $58,030.The city with the lowest average salary for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is Wichita Falls, TX with an average salary of $28,300.
Areas with highest average salaries for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Areas with lowest average salaries for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
The number of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has decreased by -10,440. On average, the number of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has been increasing by -4.7% each year. The salary of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has increased by $4,470. On average, the salary of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
$67,320 per year
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