Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Dayton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,000 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Dayton earn between $38,980 and $54,490.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $54K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,660 | $3,722 | $21.47 |
| Median | $45,660 | $3,805 | $21.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,980 | $3,248 | $18.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,490 | $4,541 | $26.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Dayton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Dayton earn about the same as the Ohio average ($45,520) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $44,660 | $45,660 | $35,460 | $56,000 | 80 |
| Ohio | $45,520 | $45,760 | $35,520 | $56,980 | 1,090 |
| 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 Dayton
On the average salary of $44,660, a single filer in Dayton takes home about $36,162 a year, or $3,013 a month and $1,391 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Dayton a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $44,660 buys what about $48,180 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Dayton ($49,980). A typical home costs $186,200, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Ohio cities
Dayton ranks 4th of 6 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cincinnati pays the most ($47,450).
- Cincinnati$47,450
- Cleveland$47,160
- Akron$46,090
- Dayton$44,660
- Columbus$44,050
- Canton$40,660
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Ohio
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 Dayton: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Dayton?
$21.47 an hour on average, and $21.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Dayton?
About $36,162 a year ($3,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,660. Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Dayton 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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