Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in San Francisco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,480 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in San Francisco earn between $51,350 and $59,040.
- $47K10th
- $51K25th
- $51KMedian
- $59K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,650 | $4,554 | $26.27 |
| Median | $51,350 | $4,279 | $24.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,350 | $4,279 | $24.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,040 | $4,920 | $28.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in San Francisco vs. California and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in San Francisco earn 11% more than the California average ($49,080) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $54,650 | $51,350 | $46,710 | $61,480 | 430 |
| California | $49,080 | $47,130 | $38,880 | $62,370 | 2,500 |
| 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 San Francisco
On the average salary of $54,650, a single filer in San Francisco takes home about $44,620 a year, or $3,718 a month and $1,716 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 (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Francisco a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Francisco area are 16% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 115.6), so the average $54,650 buys what about $47,270 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Francisco ($74,260). A typical home costs $1,149,215, or 21.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other California cities
San Francisco ranks 2nd of 8 California metro areas for this job; Santa Maria pays the most ($58,030).
- Santa Maria$58,030
- San Francisco$54,650
- Los Angeles$48,580
- San Diego$47,700
- Oxnard$44,680
- Fresno$44,500
- Stockton$44,120
- Bakersfield$41,330
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in California
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 San Francisco: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in San Francisco?
$26.28 an hour on average, and $24.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in San Francisco?
About $44,620 a year ($3,718 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,650. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in San Francisco than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (41860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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