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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-3015 |
| title | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
| onet code | 47-3015.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 43,640 |
| a mean | 41,720 |
| a median | 39,270 |
| a pct10 | 31,050 |
| a pct25 | 35,750 |
| a pct75 | 46,550 |
| a pct90 | 54,860 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters typically centers on measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Among working helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (48.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 10% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $58,240 and lowest in West Virginia at $33,280 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, North Dakota, California) average $53,956. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,240 | $59,700 | $39,100 | $82,390 | 820 |
| Hawaii | $55,670 | $49,990 | $34,070 | $65,690 | — |
| Alaska | $54,360 | $53,760 | $53,790 | $54,900 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $51,540 | $50,250 | $38,090 | $62,980 | 50 |
| California | $49,970 | $51,790 | $38,720 | $63,970 | 2,230 |
| Massachusetts | $48,560 | $48,160 | $39,410 | $58,280 | — |
| Michigan | $47,010 | $45,070 | $35,520 | $51,210 | 220 |
| Missouri | $46,800 | $43,090 | $31,370 | $51,610 | — |
| Maine | $46,750 | $46,490 | $38,960 | $51,710 | 330 |
| New Hampshire | $45,700 | $44,230 | $35,360 | $52,210 | 140 |
| Colorado | $45,490 | $45,360 | $37,370 | $53,430 | — |
| Utah | $44,810 | $42,500 | $27,360 | $54,500 | 240 |
| Montana | $44,670 | $43,000 | $35,260 | $54,340 | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $44,300 | $43,220 | $35,950 | $47,170 | — |
| New York | $43,540 | $47,440 | $35,850 | $59,840 | 3,520 |
| Nebraska | $43,470 | $42,230 | $36,910 | $44,780 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $42,810 | $43,960 | $33,610 | $58,040 | 660 |
| Oregon | $42,740 | $45,130 | $36,890 | $63,420 | 440 |
| Tennessee | $42,470 | $41,430 | $34,420 | $48,210 | 1,170 |
| Arizona | $41,790 | $46,490 | $33,910 | $63,280 | 840 |
| New Jersey | $41,570 | $42,570 | $35,900 | $49,820 | 360 |
| Illinois | $41,050 | $44,470 | $30,700 | $61,640 | — |
| Oklahoma | $39,560 | $39,870 | $26,790 | $48,800 | 850 |
| Ohio | $39,360 | $42,720 | $34,660 | $62,740 | 820 |
| Florida | $39,130 | $41,080 | $33,040 | $51,990 | 5,000 |
| Wisconsin | $38,770 | $38,200 | $22,880 | $54,820 | 580 |
| Virginia | $38,750 | $39,660 | $31,420 | $48,290 | 1,520 |
| Alabama | $38,480 | $38,240 | $26,160 | $50,420 | 770 |
| Idaho | $38,470 | $38,270 | $36,490 | $46,100 | 100 |
| Wyoming | $38,470 | $42,190 | $36,730 | $50,960 | 70 |
| Texas | $38,310 | $39,910 | $29,600 | $52,170 | 6,950 |
| South Carolina | $38,140 | $40,300 | $30,160 | $49,380 | 990 |
| Maryland | $38,130 | $40,460 | $32,490 | $48,160 | 880 |
| Mississippi | $37,960 | $36,170 | $26,160 | $43,520 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $37,680 | $38,010 | $28,580 | $48,010 | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $37,470 | $41,550 | $32,640 | $57,700 | — |
| Georgia | $37,450 | $39,060 | $30,200 | $49,370 | 1,630 |
| Kentucky | $37,440 | $37,800 | $29,980 | $47,840 | 770 |
| Iowa | $37,320 | $37,970 | $31,480 | $45,910 | 220 |
| Arkansas | $37,220 | $38,130 | $32,270 | $45,940 | 730 |
| New Mexico | $37,080 | $37,910 | $30,510 | $46,380 | 660 |
| Kansas | $36,950 | $37,290 | $20,800 | $48,200 | 530 |
| Delaware | $36,800 | $37,420 | $31,520 | $42,640 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $36,280 | $35,810 | $30,940 | $42,380 | 240 |
| Indiana | $36,220 | $38,850 | $32,140 | $48,060 | 310 |
| Louisiana | $36,110 | $37,600 | $26,090 | $49,870 | 2,300 |
| Nevada | $35,520 | $39,300 | $34,210 | $54,480 | 360 |
| West Virginia | $33,280 | $33,520 | $26,890 | $43,680 | 200 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Conduit Helper or Gas Main Fitter Helper frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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