Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $21.02 an hour ($43,710 a year). About 3,070 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($42,360). North Carolina ranks 19th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.82 | $32,900 |
| 25% of workers | $18.45 | $38,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.02 | $43,710 |
| 75% of workers | $22.38 | $46,540 |
| 90% of workers | $23.26 | $48,380 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,540 | 960 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $46,420 | 340 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $45,340 | 110 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $45,020 | 440 |
| Asheville | $43,040 | 140 |
| Wilmington | $40,670 | 150 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,570 | 50 |
| Burlington | $39,250 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem | $38,710 | 180 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $38,480 | 0 |
| Fayetteville | $38,220 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,080 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $39,880 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,700 |
| Pipelayers | $47,220 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $39,230 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $40,540 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $38,480 |
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