The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Portland-South Portland, ME is $45,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,470.
Pay spans roughly $40,580 at the 10th percentile to $62,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.74 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $45,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.74 |
| 10th percentile | $40,580 |
| 90th percentile | $62,440 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.