Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary
Construction and Extraction Occupations · 44K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$42,360
Median hourly
$20
Average annual
$43,730
Typical range
$33,590–$57,780
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $42,360 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $20 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment..
Most earn between $33,590 and $57,780 a year. There are roughly 44K people employed as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters.
- Hourly
- $20.37
- Daily
- $163
- Weekly
- $815
- Bi-weekly
- $1,629
- Monthly
- $3,530
- Annual
- $42,360
$42,360 a year is around the 50th percentile for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss. The median is $42,360.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Washington$56,140
- 2Hawaii$52,000
- 3New York$52,000
- 4Maine$48,410
- 5Arizona$47,990
- 6Alaska$47,290
- 7California$47,130
- 8Maryland$46,170
- 9New Hampshire$46,030
- 10Ohio$45,760
- 11District of Columbia$45,440
- 12Wyoming$45,250
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$65,600
- 2Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$63,210
- 3New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$52,000
- 4Urban Honolulu, HI$52,000
- 5Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$51,940
- 6San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$51,350
- 7Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$49,660
- 8Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$47,710
- 9Anchorage, AK$47,290
- 10Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$47,100
- 11Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$46,990
- 12Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$46,950
Related job titles
Employers advertise Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters roles under these titles.
- Conduit Helper
- Hydraulic Plumber Helper
- Industrial Gas Fitter Helper
- Marine Pipefitter Helper
- Marine Steam Fitter Helper
- Pipe Coverer Helper
- Pipe Fitter Helper
- Plumber Assistant
- Plumber Cub
- Plumber Helper
- Plumber's Helper
- Plumbing Assistant
- Plumbing Helper
- Plumbing Installation Helper
- Plumbing Warehouse Helper
- Service Sprinkler Helper
Related occupations
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,800
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,630
- Helpers--Carpenters$43,780
- Helpers--Electricians$42,670
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$40,470
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,550
- Pipelayers$49,000
- Boilermakers$76,410
What a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters does
- Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
- Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
- Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
- Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
- Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
- Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
- Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make?
- The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $42,360 ($20 per hour). Pay ranges from about $33,590 at the 10th percentile to $57,780 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $43,730, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss the most?
- Washington has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $56,140.
- Is Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 44K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters do?
- Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.; Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.; Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes..