Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters Salary in Texas
Median Annual Salary
$38,310
$18.42/hr
Salary Range
$29,600 – $52,170
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
6,950
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$39,699
real purchasing power
2.4% below the national median ($39,270)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$29,600 (entry)$38,310 (median)$52,170 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.7%
$9,260 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $43,490 | 90 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $42,020 | 620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $41,300 | 1,830 |
| Longview | $41,160 | 110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $40,980 | 1,650 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $38,470 | 670 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $37,230 | 120 |
| Killeen-Temple | $36,810 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $36,690 | 120 |
| Sherman-Denison | $36,540 | 40 |
| Tyler | $35,800 | 80 |
| Amarillo | $34,320 | 80 |
| Victoria | $34,210 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan | $33,670 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $33,500 | 110 |
| El Paso | $31,620 | 150 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $31,130 | 110 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $30,610 | 90 |
| Wichita Falls | $29,180 | 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.