Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in California
In California, the median pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $22.66 an hour ($47,130 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($42,360). California ranks 7th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.69 | $38,880 |
| 25% of workers | $19.75 | $41,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.66 | $47,130 |
| 75% of workers | $26.38 | $54,870 |
| 90% of workers | $29.99 | $62,370 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $63,210 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $51,350 | 430 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $46,940 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $46,780 | 640 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46,010 | 100 |
| Fresno | $44,190 | 70 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $40,300 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $39,080 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $72,830 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $44,670 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $49,590 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $52,080 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $49,890 |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $46,220 |
| Pipelayers | $76,180 |
| Helpers--Roofers | $55,470 |
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