Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,130 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Hickory earn between $35,400 and $43,680.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,000 | $3,250 | $18.75 |
| Median | $38,480 | $3,207 | $18.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,400 | $2,950 | $17.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,680 | $3,640 | $21.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Hickory earn 8% less than the North Carolina average ($42,240) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $39,000 | $38,480 | $29,660 | $46,130 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $42,240 | $43,710 | $32,900 | $48,380 | 3,070 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $39,000, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $32,469 a year, or $2,706 a month and $1,249 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $39,000 buys what about $44,075 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 10th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($44,620).
- Charlotte$44,620
- Durham$44,130
- Raleigh$43,840
- Greensboro$43,550
- Asheville$41,470
- Wilmington$41,020
- Burlington$40,250
- Winston-Salem$40,020
- Rocky Mount$39,630
- Hickory$39,000
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in North Carolina
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 Hickory: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Hickory?
$18.75 an hour on average, and $18.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Hickory?
About $32,469 a year ($2,706 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,000.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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).
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