The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Wilmington, NC is $36,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,610.
Pay spans roughly $29,300 at the 10th percentile to $44,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.41 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Wilmington, NC.
| Median (annual) | $36,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.41 |
| 10th percentile | $29,300 |
| 90th percentile | $44,010 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.