The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California is $49,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,790.
Pay spans roughly $38,720 at the 10th percentile to $63,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.02 per hour. An estimated 2,230 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in California.
| Median (annual) | $49,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.02 |
| 10th percentile | $38,720 |
| 90th percentile | $63,970 |
| Employment | 2,230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.