Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,320 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Cincinnati earn between $40,060 and $56,070.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $47KMedian
- $56K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,450 | $3,954 | $22.81 |
| Median | $46,950 | $3,912 | $22.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,060 | $3,338 | $19.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,070 | $4,672 | $26.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Cincinnati earn 4% more than the Ohio average ($45,520) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $47,450 | $46,950 | $36,760 | $60,320 | 290 |
| Ohio | $45,520 | $45,760 | $35,520 | $56,980 | 1,090 |
| 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 Cincinnati
On the average salary of $47,450, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $38,589 a year, or $3,216 a month and $1,484 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $38,913 | $3,243 |
| Working in KY | $38,763 | $3,230 |
| Working in OH | $38,589 | $3,216 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $47,450 buys what about $49,754 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 1st of 6 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Ohio
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 Cincinnati: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Cincinnati?
$22.81 an hour on average, and $22.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $38,589 a year ($3,216 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,450. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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