Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters
Help plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters by performing duties requiring less skill.
SOC Code: 47-3015 | Category: Plumbing & Pipefitting
National Median Salary
$39,270
$18.88/hr
Total Employment
43,640
10-Year Growth
+8.5%
Top-Paying State
Washington ($58,240)
+8.5% projected growth
Much faster than average (national avg: +4%, +4.5pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$31,050 (entry)$39,270 (median)$54,860 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.7%
$9,260 total
Best States for Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WashingtonWA | $58,240 |
| 2 | HawaiiHI | $55,670 |
| 3 | AlaskaAK | $54,360 |
| 4 | North DakotaND | $51,540 |
| 5 | CaliforniaCA | $49,970 |
| 6 | MassachusettsMA | $48,560 |
| 7 | MichiganMI | $47,010 |
| 8 | MissouriMO | $46,800 |
| 9 | MaineME | $46,750 |
| 10 | New HampshireNH | $45,700 |
About Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters
Help plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters by performing duties requiring less skill.
Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters Salary by State
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