Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $18.36 an hour ($38,190 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($42,360). Virginia ranks 36th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.84 | $30,860 |
| 25% of workers | $17.11 | $35,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| 75% of workers | $21.76 | $45,260 |
| 90% of workers | $23.83 | $49,570 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $38,710 | 50 |
| Richmond | $37,990 | 370 |
| Charlottesville | $37,950 | 40 |
| Lynchburg | $36,380 | 40 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $35,630 | 380 |
| Roanoke | $35,360 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $60,470 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,890 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $44,530 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $43,730 |
| Pipelayers | $48,700 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $43,960 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $42,310 |
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