Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$49,970
$24.02/hr
Salary Range
$38,720 – $63,970
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
2,230
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$44,143
real purchasing power
27.2% above the national median ($39,270)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,720 (entry)$49,970 (median)$63,970 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.7%
$9,260 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Visalia | $61,360 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $60,960 | 160 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $60,950 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $58,180 | 270 |
| Modesto | $54,600 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $52,770 | 0 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $50,270 | 50 |
| Fresno | $47,120 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46,950 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $45,900 | 510 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45,760 | 0 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.