Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,960 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Phoenix earn between $38,600 and $60,210.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,790 | $4,232 | $24.42 |
| Median | $49,660 | $4,138 | $23.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,600 | $3,217 | $18.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,210 | $5,018 | $28.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Phoenix earn 6% more than the Arizona average ($47,790) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $50,790 | $49,660 | $37,760 | $60,960 | 320 |
| Arizona | $47,790 | $47,990 | $35,820 | $60,210 | 460 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $50,790, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $42,114 a year, or $3,509 a month and $1,620 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $50,790 buys what about $49,160 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$50,790
- Tucson$40,850
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Arizona
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 Phoenix: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Phoenix?
$24.42 an hour on average, and $23.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $42,114 a year ($3,509 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,790.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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