Construction and Extraction Occupations

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 67 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$26,874
BLS median: $39,270
DOL Median Salary
$26,874
From 67 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$39,270
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
42
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
43,640
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$26,874
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$22,214$24,523$26,874$33,072$42,952

This figure comes from 67 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$39,270
BLS Survey Salary Range
$31,050$35,750$39,270$46,550$54,860

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 43,640 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 31.6% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings
RankEmployerMedian SalaryFilingsvs Market
1BEN LEWIS PLUMBING, HEATING AC,INC.$27,0405-31.1%
2Progressive Interest, Inc.$26,8749-31.6%
3Braga Brothers Inc.$24,5235-37.6%

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Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
New York$35,048-19.5%1
Nebraska$34,923-19.7%3
Illinois$34,861-15.1%4
Pennsylvania$34,299-19.9%1
Colorado$32,490-28.6%1
Maryland$29,349-23%2
Massachusetts$24,523-49.5%6
Texas$24,440-36.2%2
Virginia$22,526-41.9%3

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 94% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
Progressive Interest, Inc.None$26,874
Braga Brothers Inc.None$24,523
BEN LEWIS PLUMBING, HEATING AC,INC.High School$27,040

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make?

Based on 67 DOL filings, the median salary for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is $26,874, ranging from $24,523 to $33,072.

What is the highest salary for a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters?

The 90th percentile salary is $54,860 according to BLS data.

Does this data include all Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.