Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Abilene
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,950 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Abilene earn between $36,020 and $42,970.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Median | $37,160 | $3,097 | $17.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,020 | $3,002 | $17.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,970 | $3,581 | $20.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Abilene vs. Texas and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Abilene earn 9% less than the Texas average ($42,770) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $39,030 | $37,160 | $31,870 | $48,950 | 50 |
| Texas | $42,770 | $41,950 | $35,030 | $54,180 | 7,210 |
| 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 Abilene
On the average salary of $39,030, a single filer in Abilene takes home about $33,541 a year, or $2,795 a month and $1,290 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Abilene a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Abilene area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $39,030 buys what about $43,192 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Abilene ($44,340). A typical home costs $217,009, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Texas cities
Abilene ranks 13th of 19 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($44,910).
- Houston$44,910
- Austin$44,500
- Odessa$44,400
- Dallas$43,910
- Waco$41,840
- San Antonio$41,190
- Beaumont$41,140
- Corpus Christi$40,960
- College Station$40,110
- Abilene$39,030
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Texas
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 Abilene: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Abilene?
$18.77 an hour on average, and $17.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Abilene?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Abilene?
About $33,541 a year ($2,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,030. Texas has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Abilene 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 Abilene, TX (10180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 2.23, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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