Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,600 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Omaha earn between $36,170 and $44,800.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,070 | $3,422 | $19.75 |
| Median | $37,990 | $3,166 | $18.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,170 | $3,014 | $17.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,800 | $3,733 | $21.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Omaha earn 7% less than the Nebraska average ($44,100) and 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $41,070 | $37,990 | $34,910 | $49,600 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $44,100 | $44,550 | $38,980 | $49,600 | 70 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $41,070, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $34,191 a year, or $2,849 a month and $1,315 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $34,231 | $2,853 |
| Working in NE | $34,191 | $2,849 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $41,070 buys what about $44,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$47,150
- Topeka, KS$43,690
- Sioux Falls, SD$38,280
- Cedar Rapids, IA$38,350
- Wichita, KS$37,810
- Tulsa, OK$44,290
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 Omaha: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Omaha?
$19.74 an hour on average, and $18.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Omaha?
About $34,191 a year ($2,849 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,070.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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