Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Slidell
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,130 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Slidell earn between $35,790 and $44,600.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,310 | $3,192 | $18.42 |
| Median | $38,310 | $3,192 | $18.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,790 | $2,982 | $17.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,600 | $3,717 | $21.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Slidell vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Slidell earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($39,100) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $38,310 | $38,310 | $30,060 | $46,130 | 150 |
| 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 Slidell
On the average salary of $38,310, a single filer in Slidell takes home about $32,199 a year, or $2,683 a month and $1,238 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Slidell a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Slidell area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $38,310 buys what about $41,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Slidell ($43,710). A typical home costs $272,200, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Louisiana cities
Slidell ranks 4th 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 Slidell: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Slidell?
$18.42 an hour on average, and $18.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Slidell?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Slidell?
About $32,199 a year ($2,683 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,310.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Slidell than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA (43640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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 5.28, this job is 5.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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