Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Houma
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,100 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Houma earn between $29,780 and $37,660.
- $30K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $38K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,410 | $2,951 | $17.02 |
| Median | $34,500 | $2,875 | $16.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,780 | $2,482 | $14.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,660 | $3,138 | $18.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Houma vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Houma earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($39,100) and 19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | $35,410 | $34,500 | $29,780 | $44,100 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $39,100 | $37,380 | $29,780 | $48,660 | 2,010 |
| 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 Houma
On the average salary of $35,410, a single filer in Houma takes home about $29,956 a year, or $2,496 a month and $1,152 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Houma a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houma area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.1), so the average $35,410 buys what about $41,608 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Houma ($45,610). A typical home costs $186,622, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Louisiana cities
Houma ranks 7th of 8 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($41,370).
- New Orleans$41,370
- Baton Rouge$40,650
- Shreveport$39,430
- Slidell$38,310
- Alexandria$37,610
- Lake Charles$37,020
- Houma$35,410
- Monroe$34,890
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Louisiana
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 Houma: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Houma?
$17.02 an hour on average, and $16.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Houma?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Houma?
About $29,956 a year ($2,496 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,410.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Houma than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (26380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 4.90, this job is 4.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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