How much does a helpers--pipelayer make in Chicago?
$39,710a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--pipelayers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $19.09 an hour or $3,309 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.09
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 145
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $39,710Highest 10%: $46,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| 75th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 90th | $46,430 | $22.32 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for helpers--pipelayers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $19.09 ($39,710 a year).
Do helpers--pipelayers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $39,710 against $42,360 nationally, 6% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $38,300, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for helpers--pipelayer pay?
69 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--pipelayer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,430 or more.
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.