Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in North Carolina
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in North Carolina earn an average of $42,240 a year. That is $1,490 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $43,730. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $44,620.
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Average pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Average pay by state
North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,730 | $21.03 |
| North Carolina | $42,240 | $20.31 |
| Tennessee | $42,940 | $20.64 |
| South Carolina | $40,860 | $19.64 |
| Virginia | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| Georgia | $39,070 | $18.78 |
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Questions and answers
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in North Carolina?
The average is $42,240 a year, and the median is $43,710. That is $1,490 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $43,730.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$20.31 an hour on average; the median is $21.02.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($44,620), followed by Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($44,130). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($37,290).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #28 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.