The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Columbia, SC is $38,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,990.
Pay spans roughly $30,170 at the 10th percentile to $51,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.57 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $38,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.57 |
| 10th percentile | $30,170 |
| 90th percentile | $51,470 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.