Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,030 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Reno earn between $35,240 and $58,030.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $46KMedian
- $58K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,720 | $3,893 | $22.46 |
| Median | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,240 | $2,937 | $16.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,030 | $4,836 | $27.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Reno earn 8% more than the Nevada average ($43,250) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $46,720 | $46,290 | $34,680 | $58,030 | 80 |
| Nevada | $43,250 | $41,100 | $33,760 | $57,740 | 350 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $46,720, a single filer in Reno takes home about $39,720 a year, or $3,310 a month and $1,528 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $46,720 buys what about $46,251 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 12.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$46,720
- Las Vegas$41,020
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Nevada
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 Reno: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Reno?
$22.46 an hour on average, and $22.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Reno?
About $39,720 a year ($3,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,720. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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