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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,130
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.7% vs 2024
$49,080
Mean Salary
$47,130
Median Salary
$22.66
Hourly Rate
2,500 people work as Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earn a median salary of $47,130 per year ($3,927/month).
This is 11.4% above the national average of $42,299.
California ranks #7 out of 48 states for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay.
Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 5.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Coordination
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.46
Customer and Personal Service
3.67
Mechanical
3.64
Mathematics
3.5
English Language
3.28
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(26.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California
Salaries for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California range from $38,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,070 and $54,870.
Median $47,130
P10: $38,880P25: $41,070P75: $54,870P90: $62,370
10th
$38,880
25th
$41,070
Median
$47,130
75th
$54,870
90th
$62,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,880
$18.69
$3,240
25th Percentile
$41,070
$19.75
$3,422
Median (50th)
$47,130
$22.66
$3,927
75th Percentile
$54,870
$26.38
$4,572
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,370
$29.99
$5,197
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
California ranks #7 of 48 states
$42,299
National avg. for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
How much do Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make in California?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California is $47,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,080.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California?
Salaries for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California range from $38,880 at the 10th percentile to $62,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,070 and $54,870.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California?
Entry-level Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters positions in California typically start around $38,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,070 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,500 people are employed as Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California is approximately $22.66 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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