The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $42,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,620.
Pay spans roughly $36,750 at the 10th percentile to $51,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.62 per hour. An estimated 970 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $42,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.62 |
| 10th percentile | $36,750 |
| 90th percentile | $51,380 |
| Employment | 970 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.