The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Virginia is $38,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,660.
Pay spans roughly $31,420 at the 10th percentile to $48,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.63 per hour. An estimated 1,520 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $38,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.63 |
| 10th percentile | $31,420 |
| 90th percentile | $48,290 |
| Employment | 1,520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.