Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,090 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Richmond earn between $36,330 and $45,310.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,330 | $3,361 | $19.39 |
| Median | $37,990 | $3,166 | $18.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,330 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,310 | $3,776 | $21.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($40,700) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $40,330 | $37,990 | $32,000 | $48,090 | 370 |
| Virginia | $40,700 | $38,190 | $30,860 | $49,570 | 1,640 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $40,330, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $33,080 a year, or $2,757 a month and $1,272 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $40,330 buys what about $41,213 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$40,330
- Charlottesville$39,780
- Winchester$38,740
- Lynchburg$38,610
- Virginia Beach$37,290
- Roanoke$36,980
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Virginia
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 Richmond: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Richmond?
$19.39 an hour on average, and $18.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Richmond?
About $33,080 a year ($2,757 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,330.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.94, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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