Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,920 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Birmingham earn between $29,910 and $42,140.
- $17K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,300 | $3,025 | $17.45 |
| Median | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,910 | $2,492 | $14.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,140 | $3,512 | $20.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Birmingham earn 3% less than the Alabama average ($37,470) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $36,300 | $37,440 | $17,490 | $46,920 | 180 |
| Alabama | $37,470 | $37,440 | $27,080 | $47,650 | 770 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $36,300, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $29,881 a year, or $2,490 a month and $1,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $36,300 buys what about $39,610 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Alabama cities
Birmingham ranks 3rd of 3 Alabama metro areas for this job; Mobile pays the most ($41,380).
- Mobile$41,380
- Tuscaloosa$39,280
- Birmingham$36,300
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Alabama
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Birmingham?
$17.45 an hour on average, and $18.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $29,881 a year ($2,490 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,300. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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