Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,270
↑ 45.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.4% since 2011 ($27,010 → $39,270)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,270 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $37,650 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $36,340 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $35,720 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | $33,590 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $32,100 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $30,980 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $29,890 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $29,030 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $28,500 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $27,710 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $27,430 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | $26,670 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | $27,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.