Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,810 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Indianapolis earn between $33,540 and $49,260.
- $33K10th
- $34K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,690 | $3,641 | $21.00 |
| Median | $44,510 | $3,709 | $21.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,540 | $2,795 | $16.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,260 | $4,105 | $23.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($43,120) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $43,690 | $44,510 | $33,380 | $60,810 | n/a |
| Indiana | $43,120 | $42,240 | $32,850 | $57,980 | 390 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $43,690, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $35,142 a year, or $2,928 a month and $1,352 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $43,690 buys what about $45,655 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$47,450
- Dayton, OH$44,660
- Louisville, KY$43,580
- Lexington, KY$42,690
- Chicago, IL$42,640
- Columbus, OH$44,050
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Indianapolis?
$21.01 an hour on average, and $21.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $35,142 a year ($2,928 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,690. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.3%.
- 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
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