Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,000 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Jacksonville earn between $34,490 and $43,290.
- $32K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,780 | $3,232 | $18.64 |
| Median | $36,810 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,490 | $2,874 | $16.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,290 | $3,608 | $20.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Jacksonville earn about the same as the Florida average ($39,720) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $38,780 | $36,810 | $31,770 | $48,000 | 410 |
| Florida | $39,720 | $37,560 | $32,090 | $48,250 | 4,500 |
| 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 Jacksonville
On the average salary of $38,780, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $33,340 a year, or $2,778 a month and $1,282 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $38,780 buys what about $38,981 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 11th of 13 Florida metro areas for this job; Palm Bay pays the most ($42,090).
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Florida
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 Jacksonville: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Jacksonville?
$18.64 an hour on average, and $17.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $33,340 a year ($2,778 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,780. Florida has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.90, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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