The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in South Carolina is $38,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,300.
Pay spans roughly $30,160 at the 10th percentile to $49,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.34 per hour. An estimated 990 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $38,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.34 |
| 10th percentile | $30,160 |
| 90th percentile | $49,380 |
| Employment | 990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.