The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in North Carolina is $37,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,010.
Pay spans roughly $28,580 at the 10th percentile to $48,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.11 per hour. An estimated 3,740 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $37,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.11 |
| 10th percentile | $28,580 |
| 90th percentile | $48,010 |
| Employment | 3,740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.