SOC 47-3015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Delaware
Delaware
In Delaware the median wage is $36,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Delaware the median wage is $36,070. That is 14.8% lower than the national median of $42,360. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,370 and $41,580. The lowest tenth earn under $32,300, while the highest tenth earn more than $43,800.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 46th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 473rd of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,300 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $34,370 | −18.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,070 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $41,580 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $43,800 | +3.4% |
| Mean | $38,260 | −9.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $36,070 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,142US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,070 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,300 to $43,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $36,070, or $17.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,360, so pay in Delaware is 14.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $43,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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