Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,920 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Gainesville earn between $27,630 and $42,180.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $34KMedian
- $42K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Median | $34,380 | $2,865 | $16.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,630 | $2,302 | $13.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,180 | $3,515 | $20.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Gainesville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Gainesville earn 11% less than the Florida average ($39,720) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $35,190 | $34,380 | $27,630 | $45,920 | 50 |
| Florida | $39,720 | $37,560 | $32,090 | $48,250 | 4,500 |
| 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 Gainesville
On the average salary of $35,190, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $30,455 a year, or $2,538 a month and $1,171 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Gainesville a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7), so the average $35,190 buys what about $36,378 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($47,020). A typical home costs $306,605, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Florida cities
Gainesville ranks 13th of 13 Florida metro areas for this job; Palm Bay pays the most ($42,090).
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Florida
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 Gainesville: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Gainesville?
$16.92 an hour on average, and $16.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $30,455 a year ($2,538 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,190. Florida has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less 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 Gainesville, FL (23540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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