The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Lafayette, LA is $35,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,210.
Pay spans roughly $23,510 at the 10th percentile to $45,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.83 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $35,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.83 |
| 10th percentile | $23,510 |
| 90th percentile | $45,860 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.