The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Lake Charles, LA is $34,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,030.
Pay spans roughly $30,870 at the 10th percentile to $45,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.64 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $34,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.64 |
| 10th percentile | $30,870 |
| 90th percentile | $45,350 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.