Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,770 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Lexington earn between $37,600 and $45,450.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $43KMedian
- $45K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,690 | $3,558 | $20.52 |
| Median | $43,000 | $3,583 | $20.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,600 | $3,133 | $18.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,450 | $3,788 | $21.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($42,470) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $42,690 | $43,000 | $37,040 | $55,770 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $42,470 | $43,330 | $33,420 | $48,540 | 960 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $42,690, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $33,931 a year, or $2,828 a month and $1,305 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $42,690 buys what about $45,958 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($43,580).
- Louisville$43,580
- Lexington$42,690
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Kentucky
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 Lexington: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Lexington?
$20.53 an hour on average, and $20.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Lexington?
About $33,931 a year ($2,828 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,690. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Lexington 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.86, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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