Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California earn a median salary of $51,992 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +32.4% vs the national median of $39,270. An estimated 1,350 helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $39,080 to $61,360 depending on location.
$51,992
Avg median salary in California
$61,360
Highest paying metro
$39,080
Lowest paying metro
1,350
Employed in California
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $61,360 | $43,470 | $61,360 | 40 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,960 | $56,470 | $76,040 | 160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,950 | $54,340 | $61,740 | 100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,180 | $46,210 | $59,420 | 270 |
| Modesto, CA | $54,600 | $45,160 | $60,630 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $52,770 | $49,040 | $56,100 | — |
| Stockton, CA | $50,270 | $38,160 | $62,700 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,120 | $38,430 | $48,620 | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,950 | $38,040 | $50,780 | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,900 | $40,590 | $56,020 | 510 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,760 | $40,560 | $56,420 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,080 | $38,460 | $44,580 | 110 |