Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,470 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Memphis earn between $37,340 and $45,250.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,590 | $3,382 | $19.51 |
| Median | $41,510 | $3,459 | $19.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,340 | $3,112 | $17.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,250 | $3,771 | $21.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Memphis earn 5% less than the Tennessee average ($42,940) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $40,590 | $41,510 | $31,200 | $47,470 | 190 |
| Tennessee | $42,940 | $44,550 | $34,620 | $49,720 | 1,100 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $40,590, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $34,794 a year, or $2,900 a month and $1,338 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $34,794 | $2,900 |
| Working in MS | $33,902 | $2,825 |
| Working in AR | $33,780 | $2,815 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $40,590 buys what about $44,034 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 5th of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($45,640).
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Tennessee
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 Memphis: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Memphis?
$19.52 an hour on average, and $19.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Memphis?
About $34,794 a year ($2,900 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,590. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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