Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,840 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Athens earn between $34,660 and $40,270.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,810 | $3,151 | $18.18 |
| Median | $36,930 | $3,078 | $17.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,660 | $2,888 | $16.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,270 | $3,356 | $19.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Athens earn 3% less than the Georgia average ($39,070) and 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $37,810 | $36,930 | $29,510 | $47,840 | 70 |
| Georgia | $39,070 | $37,730 | $30,440 | $45,970 | 2,100 |
| 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 Athens
On the average salary of $37,810, a single filer in Athens takes home about $31,422 a year, or $2,619 a month and $1,209 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $37,810 buys what about $40,507 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 3rd of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($41,010).
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Georgia
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 Athens: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Athens?
$18.18 an hour on average, and $17.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Athens?
About $31,422 a year ($2,619 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,810.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 2.45, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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