Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Houston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,580 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Houston earn between $38,290 and $48,680.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Median | $44,750 | $3,729 | $21.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,290 | $3,191 | $18.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,680 | $4,057 | $23.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Houston vs. Texas and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Houston earn 5% more than the Texas average ($42,770) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $44,910 | $44,750 | $37,210 | $58,580 | 1,500 |
| Texas | $42,770 | $41,950 | $35,030 | $54,180 | 7,210 |
| 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 Houston
On the average salary of $44,910, a single filer in Houston takes home about $38,265 a year, or $3,189 a month and $1,472 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 Houston a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6), so the average $44,910 buys what about $45,534 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Houston ($49,410). A typical home costs $308,306, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Texas cities
Houston ranks 1st of 19 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Houston$44,910
- Austin$44,500
- Odessa$44,400
- Dallas$43,910
- Waco$41,840
- San Antonio$41,190
- Beaumont$41,140
- Corpus Christi$40,960
- College Station$40,110
- Lubbock$39,820
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Texas
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 Houston: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Houston?
$21.59 an hour on average, and $21.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Houston?
About $38,265 a year ($3,189 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,910. Texas has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Houston than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.60, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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