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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Illinois

Also called: Plumber Helpers

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois earn a median of $38,300 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,300
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($42,360)
Rank among states
35 of 48
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Illinois

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,550; the top 10% earn over $46,430. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $57,780.

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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Illinois

How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in Illinois?

The median is $38,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,550 and the top 10% earn over $46,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Illinois a good state for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters?

On pay alone it ranks 35 of 48 (−10% vs. the national median of $42,360). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses