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SOC 47-3015·Construction & Extraction
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Median wage
$44,825
10-yr outlook
+4.5%by 2032
Openings / year
301
Workers in NY
3,520
How pay grows with experience
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $37,298 |
| Median (typical) | $44,825 |
| Experienced | $54,605 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $47,724 |
| Western New York | $46,005 |
| Long Island | $45,920 |
| Hudson Valley | $45,248 |
| Capital Region | $43,908 |
| Central New York | $43,029 |
| Finger Lakes | $41,918 |
| Southern Tier | $41,626 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Fence Erectors$48,176 median (+$3,351) · +1.1% by 2032
- Helpers--Electricians$50,860 median (+$6,035) · +8.9% by 2032
- Carpet Installers$52,403 median (+$7,578) · −0.9% by 2032
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52,410 median (+$7,585) · +15.6% by 2032
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53,535 median (+$8,710) · +20.4% by 2032
- Stonemasons$56,668 median (+$11,843) · +3.0% by 2032
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