Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$37,680
$18.11/hr
Salary Range
$28,580 – $48,010
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
3,740
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$40,343
real purchasing power
4% below the national median ($39,270)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$28,580 (entry)$37,680 (median)$48,010 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.7%
$9,260 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $41,120 | 990 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40,420 | 160 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $39,330 | 620 |
| Asheville | $38,580 | 150 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $37,540 | 440 |
| Greenville | $37,470 | 60 |
| Winston-Salem | $36,970 | 280 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $36,670 | 90 |
| Burlington | $36,330 | 80 |
| Wilmington | $36,210 | 150 |
| Fayetteville | $35,930 | 100 |
| Goldsboro | $35,140 | 30 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $33,910 | 40 |
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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.