How much does a helpers--pipelayer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.37 an hour or $3,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.37
- Average (mean)
- $43,730
- Jobs
- 44,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| Median | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 75th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $57,780 | $27.78 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $56,140 |
| Hawaii | $52,000 |
| New York | $52,000 |
| Maine | $48,410 |
| Arizona | $47,990 |
| Alaska | $47,290 |
| California | $47,130 |
| Maryland | $46,170 |
| New Hampshire | $46,030 |
| Ohio | $45,760 |
| District of Columbia | $45,440 |
| Wyoming | $45,250 |
| Colorado | $45,030 |
| Oregon | $44,800 |
| Nebraska | $44,550 |
| Tennessee | $44,550 |
| New Jersey | $44,360 |
| Massachusetts | $44,340 |
| North Carolina | $43,710 |
| Utah | $43,380 |
| Kentucky | $43,330 |
| Michigan | $42,810 |
| Indiana | $42,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,150 |
| Texas | $41,950 |
| Wisconsin | $41,670 |
| Montana | $41,420 |
| Nevada | $41,100 |
| Kansas | $40,540 |
| Idaho | $40,120 |
| New Mexico | $40,100 |
| Oklahoma | $40,080 |
| South Carolina | $39,450 |
| Connecticut | $38,930 |
| Illinois | $38,300 |
| Virginia | $38,190 |
| Iowa | $37,870 |
| Georgia | $37,730 |
| Arkansas | $37,670 |
| Florida | $37,560 |
| Alabama | $37,440 |
| Mississippi | $37,440 |
| Vermont | $37,440 |
| Louisiana | $37,380 |
| South Dakota | $36,500 |
| Delaware | $36,070 |
| West Virginia | $35,930 |
| Missouri | $34,630 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $65,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $63,210 |
| New York, NY | $52,000 |
| Honolulu, HI | $52,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $51,940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $51,350 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,660 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,710 |
| Anchorage, AK | $47,290 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $47,100 |
| Nashville, TN | $46,990 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,950 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,940 |
| Washington, DC | $46,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,780 |
In other countries
Helpers--Pipelayer belongs to the international group "Building construction labourers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Helpers--Brickmason$47,550
- Helpers--Carpenter$43,780
- Helpers--Electrician$42,670
- Helpers--Painter$40,470
- Helpers--Roofer$44,160
- Helper$42,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.37 ($42,360 a year).
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make a month?
About $3,530 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,360 a year.
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,590 or less a year ($16.15 an hour); the top 10% make $57,780 or more.
Which state pays helpers--pipelayers the most?
Washington, with a median of $56,140 a year, followed by Hawaii ($52,000) and New York ($52,000).
Which city pays helpers--pipelayers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $65,600 a year.
How many helpers--pipelayers are there in the United States?
About 44,330 people work as helpers--pipelayers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.