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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$45,370
- Pittsburgh$41,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $45,370 | $44,580 | $38,030 | $37,242 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $41,130 | $39,190 | $37,470 | $33,965 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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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