The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Richmond, VA is $37,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,880.
Pay spans roughly $32,850 at the 10th percentile to $45,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.22 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $37,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.22 |
| 10th percentile | $32,850 |
| 90th percentile | $45,610 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.