Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,950 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Oklahoma City earn between $36,330 and $48,600.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,520 | $3,793 | $21.88 |
| Median | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,330 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,600 | $4,050 | $23.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Oklahoma City earn 7% more than the Oklahoma average ($42,390) and 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $45,520 | $46,290 | $35,480 | $62,950 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $42,390 | $40,080 | $31,730 | $62,070 | 740 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $45,520, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $37,252 a year, or $3,104 a month and $1,433 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $45,520 buys what about $50,350 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Oklahoma cities
Oklahoma City ranks 1st of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Oklahoma City$45,520
- Tulsa$44,290
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$21.89 an hour on average, and $22.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $37,252 a year ($3,104 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,520.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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