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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in California
- Santa Maria$58,030
- San Francisco$54,650
- Los Angeles$48,580
- San Diego$47,700
- Oxnard$44,680
- Fresno$44,500
- Stockton$44,120
- Bakersfield$41,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $58,030 | $63,210 | $51,740 | $47,133 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $54,650 | $51,350 | $51,350 | $44,620 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $48,580 | $46,780 | $41,070 | $40,107 | 114 |
| San Diego | $47,700 | $46,940 | $41,150 | $39,452 | 112 |
| Oxnard | $44,680 | $46,010 | $38,980 | $37,157 | 111 |
| Fresno | $44,500 | $44,190 | $38,430 | $37,020 | 102 |
| Stockton | $44,120 | $40,300 | $38,520 | $36,730 | 105 |
| Bakersfield | $41,330 | $39,080 | $38,460 | $34,600 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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