Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Illinois

In Illinois we have BLS pay data for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Chicago only, where the average is $42,640 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $41,520 and the median at $38,300. The U.S. average for this job is $43,730.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$42,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$42,640	$39,710	$38,300	$34,472	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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.
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.

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