Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $41,450 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.93
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 50
National median $39,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $41,450
    75th
    $48,190
    90th
    $48,200

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary is 39% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,950
    Kansas City, MO-KS $43,140
    Jackson, TN $42,440
    Jacksonville, FL $38,580
    Jackson, MS $38,500
    Wichita, KS $36,520

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,060
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Carpenters $51,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Topeka, KS is $19.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Topeka, KS is 5.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.