The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $39,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,210.
Pay spans roughly $31,120 at the 10th percentile to $52,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.08 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Charleston-North Charleston, SC.
| Median (annual) | $39,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.08 |
| 10th percentile | $31,120 |
| 90th percentile | $52,530 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.