SOC 47-3015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,750, median pay for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houston, TX tracks the national median of $42,360 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,750, median pay for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houston, TX tracks the national median of $42,360 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,290 to $48,680.
Employment stands at 1,500, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $44,320. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 513th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | −12.2% |
| 25th | $38,290 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $44,750 | +5.6% |
| 75th | $48,680 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $58,580 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $44,910 | +6.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $44,320 | 590 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $43,680 | 2,330 | |
| 3 | Odessa | $41,280 | 50 | |
| 4 | Corpus Christi | $41,270 | 140 | |
| 5 | Waco | $39,710 | 70 | |
| 6 | Killeen | $39,510 | 90 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $39,380 | 610 | |
| 8 | Beaumont | $39,130 | 160 | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $38,300 | 60 | |
| 10 | Victoria | $38,170 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,750 goes as far as $46,087 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,087US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,750 a year, 5.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,210 to $58,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $44,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $44,750, or $21.52 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 Houston, TX is 5.6% higher. 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 Houston, TX earns more than $58,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,210 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 Austin, at $44,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,500 jobs in this occupation in Houston, TX. 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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