Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in McAllen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,550 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in McAllen earn between $31,360 and $37,010.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,580 | $2,965 | $17.11 |
| Median | $36,070 | $3,006 | $17.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,360 | $2,613 | $15.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,010 | $3,084 | $17.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in McAllen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in McAllen earn 17% less than the Texas average ($42,770) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | $35,580 | $36,070 | $29,560 | $44,550 | 70 |
| 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 McAllen
On the average salary of $35,580, a single filer in McAllen takes home about $30,769 a year, or $2,564 a month and $1,183 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is McAllen a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the McAllen area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $35,580 buys what about $41,423 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in McAllen ($35,830). A typical home costs $193,978, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Texas cities
McAllen ranks 19th of 19 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($44,910).
- 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
- McAllen$35,580
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 McAllen: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in McAllen?
$17.10 an hour on average, and $17.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in McAllen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in McAllen?
About $30,769 a year ($2,564 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,580. Texas has no state income tax.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in McAllen than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (32580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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