Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,700 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Providence earn between $38,570 and $47,020.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $47K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,160 | $3,680 | $21.23 |
| Median | $43,680 | $3,640 | $21.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,570 | $3,214 | $18.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,020 | $3,918 | $22.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Providence earn about the same as the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $44,160 | $43,680 | $32,220 | $54,700 | 50 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $44,160, a single filer in Providence takes home about $36,623 a year, or $3,052 a month and $1,409 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $36,623 | $3,052 |
| Working in MA | $35,775 | $2,981 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $44,160 buys what about $43,391 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 11.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$46,870
- Bridgeport, CT$45,850
- Kiryas Joel, NY$48,570
- New York, NY$54,180
- Albany, NY$46,520
- Philadelphia, PA$45,370
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 Providence: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Providence?
$21.23 an hour on average, and $21.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Providence?
About $36,623 a year ($3,052 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,160. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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