SOC 47-3015 · May 2025 · United States
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters across the United States is $42,360 per year, measured over 44,330 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $56,140.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Pay for this occupation varies by 62.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $56,140 and Missouri pays $34,630.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $56,140 | 600 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $52,000 | 180 | |
| 3 | New York | $52,000 | 4,840 | |
| 4 | Maine | $48,410 | — | |
| 5 | Arizona | $47,990 | 460 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $47,290 | 100 | |
| 7 | California | $47,130 | 2,500 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $46,170 | 970 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $46,030 | 70 | |
| 10 | Ohio | $45,760 | 1,090 |
States with the most Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 7,210 | $41,950 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,840 | $52,000 | |
| 3 | Florida | 4,500 | $37,560 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 3,070 | $43,710 | |
| 5 | California | 2,500 | $47,130 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,100 | $37,730 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | 2,010 | $37,380 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 1,640 | $38,190 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 1,100 | $44,550 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 1,090 | $45,760 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $65,600 | 280 |
| 2 | Santa Maria | $63,210 | 90 |
| 3 | New York | $52,000 | 4,360 |
| 4 | Urban Honolulu | $52,000 | 120 |
| 5 | Spokane | $51,940 | 100 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $51,350 | 430 |
| 7 | Phoenix | $49,660 | 320 |
| 8 | Des Moines | $47,710 | — |
| 9 | Anchorage | $47,290 | 50 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $47,100 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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