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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,300
Median Annual Salary
▼
-6.7% vs 2024
$41,520
Mean Salary
$38,300
Median Salary
$18.41
Hourly Rate
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois earn a median salary of $38,300 per year ($3,191/month).
This is 9.5% below the national average of $42,299.
Illinois ranks #35 out of 48 states for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay.
Salaries decreased by 6.7% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois range from $34,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $46,430.
Median $38,300
P10: $34,550P25: $38,290P75: $46,430P90: $46,430
10th
$34,550
25th
$38,290
Median
$38,300
75th
$46,430
90th
$46,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,550
$16.61
$2,879
25th Percentile
$38,290
$18.41
$3,190
Median (50th)
$38,300
$18.41
$3,191
75th Percentile
$46,430
$22.32
$3,869
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,430
$22.32
$3,869
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
Illinois ranks #35 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois is $38,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,520.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois?
Salaries for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois range from $34,550 at the 10th percentile to $46,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $46,430.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois?
Entry-level Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters positions in Illinois typically start around $34,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,290 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois is approximately $18.41 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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