Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,970 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Monroe earn between $29,950 and $36,720.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,890 | $2,908 | $16.77 |
| Median | $35,010 | $2,918 | $16.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,950 | $2,496 | $14.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,720 | $3,060 | $17.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Monroe earn 11% less than the Louisiana average ($39,100) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $34,890 | $35,010 | $28,600 | $42,970 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $39,100 | $37,380 | $29,780 | $48,660 | 2,010 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $34,890, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $29,554 a year, or $2,463 a month and $1,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $34,890 buys what about $41,736 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 8th of 8 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($41,370).
- New Orleans$41,370
- Baton Rouge$40,650
- Shreveport$39,430
- Slidell$38,310
- Alexandria$37,610
- Lake Charles$37,020
- Houma$35,410
- Monroe$34,890
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Louisiana
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 Monroe: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Monroe?
$16.77 an hour on average, and $16.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Monroe?
About $29,554 a year ($2,463 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,890.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 2.66, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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