Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Palm Bay
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,470 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Palm Bay earn between $36,010 and $46,200.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,090 | $3,508 | $20.24 |
| Median | $42,630 | $3,552 | $20.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,010 | $3,001 | $17.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,200 | $3,850 | $22.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Palm Bay vs. Florida and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Palm Bay earn 6% more than the Florida average ($39,720) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $42,090 | $42,630 | $34,850 | $51,470 | 220 |
| 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 Palm Bay
On the average salary of $42,090, a single filer in Palm Bay takes home about $35,999 a year, or $3,000 a month and $1,385 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Palm Bay a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Palm Bay area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $42,090 buys what about $42,088 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Palm Bay ($49,030). A typical home costs $344,841, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Florida cities
Palm Bay ranks 1st of 13 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Palm Bay: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Palm Bay?
$20.23 an hour on average, and $20.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Palm Bay?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Palm Bay?
About $35,999 a year ($3,000 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,090. Florida has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Palm Bay than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (37340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 3.13, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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