How much does a helpers--pipelayer make in California?
$47,130a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--pipelayers in California. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.66
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,880Median: $47,130Highest 10%: $62,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| Median | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 75th | $54,870 | $26.38 | |
| 90th | $62,370 | $29.99 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Maria, CA | $63,210 |
| San Francisco, CA | $51,350 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,010 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,190 |
| Stockton, CA | $40,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--pipelayers.
| 4. Maine | $48,410 |
| 5. Arizona | $47,990 |
| 6. Alaska | $47,290 |
| 7. California | $47,130 |
| 8. Maryland | $46,170 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $46,030 |
| 10. Ohio | $45,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.66 ($47,130 a year).
Do helpers--pipelayers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,130 against $42,360 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for helpers--pipelayer pay?
California ranks 7 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays helpers--pipelayers the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, with a median of $63,210 a year.
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.