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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$44,620
- Durham$44,130
- Raleigh$43,840
- Greensboro$43,550
- Asheville$41,470
- Wilmington$41,020
- Burlington$40,250
- Winston-Salem$40,020
- Rocky Mount$39,630
- Hickory$39,000
- Fayetteville$37,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $44,620 | $46,540 | $42,450 | $36,761 | 97 |
| Durham | $44,130 | $45,340 | $42,320 | $36,386 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $43,840 | $45,020 | $38,400 | $36,165 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $43,550 | $46,420 | $39,100 | $35,944 | 93 |
| Asheville | $41,470 | $43,040 | $38,780 | $34,355 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $41,020 | $40,670 | $37,220 | $34,012 | 96 |
| Burlington | $40,250 | $39,250 | $37,280 | $33,424 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $40,020 | $38,710 | $33,420 | $33,248 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $39,630 | $40,570 | $36,860 | $32,950 | 88 |
| Hickory | $39,000 | $38,480 | $35,400 | $32,469 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $37,900 | $38,220 | $29,410 | $31,629 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state
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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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