Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $40,980 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.70
10th percentile $33,270
90th percentile $53,760
Employed locally 1,650
National median $39,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,270
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $40,980
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $53,760

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,100
    Visalia, CA $61,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,950
    Washington $58,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,180

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $43,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $42,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,300
    Odessa, TX $41,280
    Longview, TX $41,160
    Waco, TX $39,710

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,150
    Electricians$59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,230
    Carpenters$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houston, TX is $19.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Houston, TX is 4.4% above the national median of $39,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Houston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $33,270 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.