Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,310 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Washington earn between $38,920 and $51,820.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $52K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,310 | $3,942 | $22.75 |
| Median | $46,840 | $3,903 | $22.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,920 | $3,243 | $18.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,820 | $4,318 | $24.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Washington earn 6% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($44,470) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $47,310 | $46,840 | $36,680 | $61,310 | 920 |
| Washington, D.C. | $44,470 | $45,440 | $37,340 | $49,920 | n/a |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $47,310, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,521 a year, or $3,210 a month and $1,482 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $38,863 | $3,239 |
| Working in DC | $38,521 | $3,210 |
| Working in VA | $38,287 | $3,191 |
| Working in MD | $38,158 | $3,180 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $47,310 buys what about $43,450 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$42,210
- Baltimore, MD$46,290
- Winchester, VA$38,740
- Charlottesville, VA$39,780
- Richmond, VA$40,330
- Lynchburg, VA$38,610
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 Washington: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Washington?
$22.74 an hour on average, and $22.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Washington?
About $38,521 a year ($3,210 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,310.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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