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Job outlook for pipe fitter helpers in the United States
Pipe fitter helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pipe fitter helper job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for pipe fitter helpers are projected over the next decade.
Pipe fitter helper salaries have increased 9% for pipe fitter helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 98,915 pipe fitter helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 20,837 active pipe fitter helper job openings in the US.
The average pipe fitter helper salary is $38,643.
Are pipe fitter helper jobs in demand?
Yes, pipe fitter helper jobs are in demand. Pipe fitter helper demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Pipe fitter helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pipe fitter helper jobs and the average pipe fitter helper salary over time.
Pipe fitter helper jobs over time
Pipe fitter helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98,915 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 104,770 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 110,711 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 107,677 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 106,049 | 0.03% |
Average pipe fitter helper salary over time
Pipe fitter helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,643 | $18.58 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $37,840 | $18.19 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $36,983 | $17.78 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,077 | $17.34 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $35,295 | $16.97 | +1.6% |
Pipe fitter helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pipe fitter helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pipe fitter helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pipe fitter helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 83 | 11% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 101 | 8% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 85 | 8% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 50 | 7% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 41 | 7% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 505 | 6% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 107 | 6% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 55 | 6% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 47 | 6% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 34 | 6% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 526 | 5% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 254 | 5% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 233 | 5% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 214 | 5% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 159 | 5% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 152 | 5% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 65 | 5% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 44 | 5% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 232 | 4% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 212 | 4% |
Most common cities for pipe fitter helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | 1 | 2% | $38,684 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $42,231 |