Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary by State
Also called: Plumber Helpers
The national median pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $42,360 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,630 in Missouri to $56,140 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,590
- 25th percentile
- $36,940
- Median
- $42,360
- 75th percentile
- $47,720
- Top 10%
- $57,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 44,330 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $56,140 | +33% | $36,780 | $78,980 | 600 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $52,000 | +23% | $34,130 | $61,150 | 180 |
| 3 | New York | $52,000 | +23% | $36,740 | $72,800 | 4,840 |
| 4 | Maine | $48,410 | +14% | $39,840 | $56,080 | Not published |
| 5 | Arizona | $47,990 | +13% | $35,820 | $60,210 | 460 |
| 6 | Alaska | $47,290 | +12% | $35,640 | $55,690 | 100 |
| 7 | California | $47,130 | +11% | $38,880 | $62,370 | 2,500 |
| 8 | Maryland | $46,170 | +9% | $36,050 | $60,840 | 970 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $46,030 | +9% | $36,270 | $52,940 | 70 |
| 10 | Ohio | $45,760 | +8% | $35,520 | $56,980 | 1,090 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $45,440 | +7% | $37,340 | $49,920 | Not published |
| 12 | Wyoming | $45,250 | +7% | $38,400 | $52,270 | 40 |
| 13 | Colorado | $45,030 | +6% | $38,600 | $55,260 | 240 |
| 14 | Oregon | $44,800 | +6% | $39,370 | $58,520 | 210 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $44,550 | +5% | $38,980 | $49,600 | 70 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $44,550 | +5% | $34,620 | $49,720 | 1,100 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $44,360 | +5% | $38,430 | $57,780 | 760 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $44,340 | +5% | $38,570 | $58,860 | Not published |
| 19 | North Carolina | $43,710 | +3% | $32,900 | $48,380 | 3,070 |
| 20 | Utah | $43,380 | +2% | $28,850 | $55,690 | 390 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $43,330 | +2% | $33,420 | $48,540 | 960 |
| 22 | Michigan | $42,810 | +1% | $33,770 | $51,750 | 270 |
| 23 | Indiana | $42,240 | 0% | $32,850 | $57,980 | 390 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $42,150 | 0% | $36,240 | $51,370 | 920 |
| 25 | Texas | $41,950 | −1% | $35,030 | $54,180 | 7,210 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $41,670 | −2% | $23,470 | $57,390 | 450 |
| 27 | Montana | $41,420 | −2% | $37,440 | $47,550 | 110 |
| 28 | Nevada | $41,100 | −3% | $33,760 | $57,740 | 350 |
| 29 | Kansas | $40,540 | −4% | $23,500 | $49,420 | 320 |
| 30 | Idaho | $40,120 | −5% | $37,540 | $66,610 | Not published |
| 31 | New Mexico | $40,100 | −5% | $35,150 | $49,140 | 400 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $40,080 | −5% | $31,730 | $62,070 | 740 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $39,450 | −7% | $31,060 | $47,690 | 1,090 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $38,930 | −8% | $34,010 | $55,340 | 160 |
| 35 | Illinois | $38,300 | −10% | $34,550 | $46,430 | Not published |
| 36 | Virginia | $38,190 | −10% | $30,860 | $49,570 | 1,640 |
| 37 | Iowa | $37,870 | −11% | $31,680 | $57,100 | 350 |
| 38 | Georgia | $37,730 | −11% | $30,440 | $45,970 | 2,100 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $37,670 | −11% | $33,170 | $45,470 | 330 |
| 40 | Florida | $37,560 | −11% | $32,090 | $48,250 | 4,500 |
| 41 | Alabama | $37,440 | −12% | $27,080 | $47,650 | 770 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $37,440 | −12% | $28,860 | $43,760 | 400 |
| 43 | Vermont | $37,440 | −12% | $37,440 | $38,780 | 140 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $37,380 | −12% | $29,780 | $48,660 | 2,010 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $36,500 | −14% | $31,330 | $43,470 | 210 |
| 46 | Delaware | $36,070 | −15% | $32,300 | $43,800 | 140 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $35,930 | −15% | $27,760 | $45,220 | 130 |
| 48 | Missouri | $34,630 | −18% | $31,200 | $49,070 | 280 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary questions
Which state pays helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters the most?
Washington, with a median of $56,140 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $42,360). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters the least?
Missouri, with a median of $34,630 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 7,210, with a median of $41,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.