SOC 47-3015 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $39,270 per year ($18.88/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,755 and $46,550 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $54,850 per year. There are approximately 43,640 helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.93 | $31,054 |
| P25 | $17.19 | $35,755 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.88 | $39,270 |
| P75 | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| P90 | $26.37 | $54,850 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $39,270 per year ($18.88/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,755 and $46,550 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $54,850 per year ($26.37/hr). The 75th percentile is $46,550 per year.
Entry-level Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn approximately $31,054 per year ($14.93/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,755 per year.
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