Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in California
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earn an average of $49,080 a year. That is $5,350 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $43,730. The best-paying metro area is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA at $58,030.
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Average pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,730 | $21.03 |
| California | $49,080 | $23.59 |
| Arizona | $47,790 | $22.97 |
| Oregon | $46,200 | $22.21 |
| Nevada | $43,250 | $20.79 |
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Questions and answers
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in California?
The average is $49,080 a year, and the median is $47,130. That is $5,350 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $43,730.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$23.59 an hour on average; the median is $22.66.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($58,030), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($54,650). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($41,330).
How does California rank?
California ranks #4 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.