Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,950 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Tucson earn between $35,090 and $43,790.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,850 | $3,404 | $19.64 |
| Median | $35,920 | $2,993 | $17.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,090 | $2,924 | $16.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,790 | $3,649 | $21.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Tucson earn 15% less than the Arizona average ($47,790) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $40,850 | $35,920 | $34,520 | $55,950 | 60 |
| Arizona | $47,790 | $47,990 | $35,820 | $60,210 | 460 |
| 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 Tucson
On the average salary of $40,850, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $34,375 a year, or $2,865 a month and $1,322 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $40,850 buys what about $42,159 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($50,790).
- Phoenix$50,790
- Tucson$40,850
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Arizona
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 Tucson: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Tucson?
$19.64 an hour on average, and $17.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Tucson?
About $34,375 a year ($2,865 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,850.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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