SOC 47-3015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $37,560 a year, trailing the national median of $42,360 by 11.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $37,560 a year, trailing the national median of $42,360 by 11.3%. Half of workers earn between $35,360 and $44,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,090 and the ninetieth at $48,250.
The area has 4,500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 40th by median wage. Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 670th of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,090 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $35,360 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,560 | −11.3% |
| 75th | $44,410 | +4.8% |
| 90th | $48,250 | +13.9% |
| Mean | $39,720 | −6.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $42,630 | 220 | |
| 2 | Pensacola | $41,600 | 100 | |
| 3 | Naples | $40,570 | 100 | |
| 4 | Lakeland | $40,440 | 80 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $38,930 | 760 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $38,030 | 500 | |
| 7 | North Port | $37,610 | 190 | |
| 8 | Miami | $37,520 | 1,260 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $36,810 | 410 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $36,760 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $37,560 buys what $36,325 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,325US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,560 a year, 11.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,090 to $48,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $42,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Florida?
The median annual wage is $37,560, or $18.06 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 Florida is 11.3% 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 Florida earns more than $48,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,090 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Palm Bay, at $42,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,500 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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