SOC 47-3015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Maine
Maine
Median pay for this occupation in Maine comes to $48,410 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,360 by 14.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maine comes to $48,410 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,360 by 14.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,210 and $51,710. The lowest tenth earn under $39,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $56,080.
Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Maine ranks 4th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 442nd of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,840 | −5.9% |
| 25th | $41,210 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,410 | +14.3% |
| 75th | $51,710 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $56,080 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $47,310 | +11.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,410 goes as far as $49,856 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,856US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,410 a year, 14.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,840 to $56,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Maine?
The median annual wage is $48,410, or $23.27 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 Maine is 14.3% 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 Maine earns more than $56,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,840 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.
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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