Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,970 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Atlanta earn between $37,260 and $43,860.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,010 | $3,418 | $19.72 |
| Median | $39,650 | $3,304 | $19.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,260 | $3,105 | $17.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,860 | $3,655 | $21.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Atlanta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($39,070) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $41,010 | $39,650 | $34,960 | $45,970 | 1,100 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $41,010, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $33,834 a year, or $2,819 a month and $1,301 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 Atlanta a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $41,010 buys what about $40,986 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Atlanta?
$19.72 an hour on average, and $19.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $33,834 a year ($2,819 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,010.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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