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Plumber helper salary

Average plumber helper salary

$43,893

$21.1 hourly rate

Entry-level plumber helper salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Plumber Helper Salaries

The average salary for a Plumber Helper in the United States stands at approximately $43,893 per year, translating to about $21 per hour. This position typically serves as an entry point into the plumbing trade, providing essential support to licensed plumbers in various tasks.

Factors Influencing Salary: A variety of factors can influence a Plumber Helper's salary, including experience, geographic location, and the specific industry of employment. For example, those working in metropolitan areas may command higher wages due to increased demand. Additionally, individuals with more years of experience tend to see a rise in their earnings.

Salary by State: Salaries can vary significantly across the country. States such as California and New York often offer some of the highest compensation rates due to their cost of living and demand for skilled labor. Other states may provide competitive wages with a lower cost of living, making them attractive options for aspiring Plumber Helpers.

Opportunities for Advancement: As a Plumber Helper gains experience, they may advance to become a licensed plumber, significantly increasing their earning potential. Overall, this role is a vital stepping stone toward a rewarding career in plumbing.

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Where can a Plumber Helper earn more?

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ENCON Heating$57,171
Atlantic Constructors$37,785

Plumber helper salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level plumber helper$31,900$15.32
Mid-level plumber helper$48,300$23.23
Senior-level plumber helper$51,700$24.86

Plumber helper salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a plumber helper typically falls between $38,108 and $47,748.
zippia
$43,893yearly
glassdoor[1]
$47,748yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$38,108yearly
SalaryExpert[3]
$40,347yearly

Average plumber helper salary by state

The average plumber helper salary in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average plumber helper salary states are Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for plumber helpers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Montana$56,147$26.99
2Vermont$56,865$27.34
3Oregon$57,159$27.48
4Connecticut$60,040$28.87
5Wisconsin$55,308$26.59
6Alaska$52,295$25.14
7Hawaii$56,079$26.96
8Delaware$55,641$26.75
9Massachusetts$66,382$31.91
10Michigan$50,703$24.38
11Washington$53,333$25.64
12Maine$44,627$21.46
13New Jersey$56,259$27.05
14Nevada$48,082$23.12
15North Dakota$44,915$21.59
16Rhode Island$50,538$24.30
17District of Columbia$53,512$25.73
18Pennsylvania$48,692$23.41
19Ohio$47,315$22.75
20Louisiana$41,549$19.98
21Minnesota$50,071$24.07
22Illinois$50,336$24.20
23Nebraska$42,429$20.40
24Virginia$41,604$20.00
25Tennessee$40,397$19.42
26Missouri$45,940$22.09
27New Hampshire$44,020$21.16
28New York$48,860$23.49
29Maryland$46,946$22.57
30South Carolina$37,655$18.10
31Indiana$42,774$20.56
32Wyoming$36,232$17.42
33West Virginia$38,204$18.37
34North Carolina$37,239$17.90
35California$46,499$22.36
36Kentucky$38,874$18.69
37Alabama$37,056$17.82
38Arizona$39,310$18.90
39Kansas$39,153$18.82
40Colorado$37,442$18.00
41Texas$36,387$17.49
42Utah$35,278$16.96
43Idaho$35,504$17.07
44Georgia$36,642$17.62
45Florida$33,407$16.06
46South Dakota$32,247$15.50
47Iowa$33,823$16.26
48Mississippi$34,758$16.71
49Arkansas$35,023$16.84
50Oklahoma$34,649$16.66
51New Mexico$31,622$15.20

Highest paying cities for plumber helpers

The highest-paying cities for plumber helpers are San Jose, CA, Grand Rapids, MI, and Cleveland, OH.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Jose, CA$50,310$24.19
2Grand Rapids, MI$49,614$23.85
3Cleveland, OH$49,498$23.80
4New York, NY$49,071$23.59
5Henderson, NV$47,719$22.94
6Baltimore, MD$47,268$22.73
7Richmond, IN$43,482$20.90
8Manassas, VA$43,340$20.84
9Baton Rouge, LA$41,534$19.97
10Knoxville, TN$41,193$19.80
11Raleigh, NC$38,414$18.47
12Columbia, SC$37,858$18.20
13Fort Collins, CO$37,607$18.08
14Huntsville, AL$37,468$18.01
15Bowling Green, KY$37,329$17.95
16San Antonio, TX$37,098$17.84
17Atlanta, GA$36,780$17.68
18Salt Lake City, UT$35,275$16.96
19Jackson, MS$34,753$16.71
20Jacksonville, FL$33,950$16.32

Plumber helper salary details

A plumber helper's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average plumber helper salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a plumber helper's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$66,000$5,500$32
75th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
Average$43,893$3,658$21
25th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying plumber helper jobs

The highest paying types of plumber helpers are journeyman, plumber, and journeyman plumber.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Mason$43,974$3,664$21.1415,057
Apprentice Carpenter$37,902$3,159$18.2217,370
Electrical Foreman$50,996$4,250$24.5244,710
Journeyman$57,682$4,807$27.7313,953
Apprentice Electrician$38,799$3,233$18.6521,335
Carpenter$41,748$3,479$20.075,862

Which companies pay plumber helpers the most?

Plumber helper salaries at ENCON Heating and Comfort Systems USA are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average plumber helper salary at companies like Horizon Services and HomeServe USA are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1ENCON Heating$57,171$27.49
2Comfort Systems USA$50,101$24.09
3Horizon Services$49,877$23.98
4HomeServe USA$41,831$20.11
5Randstad North America, Inc.$41,537$19.97
6Tradesmen International$41,503$19.95
7Aerotek$41,087$19.75
8American Residential Services$40,350$19.40
9The Baker Group$40,280$19.37
10Mission Pharmacal$39,885$19.18
11Len The Plumber$39,637$19.06
12Bernhard Link Theatrical Llc$39,327$18.91
13EnviroSafe Demil$39,323$18.91
14Area Temps$39,252$18.87
15Southern Air$39,227$18.86
16AAA Auger Plumbing$38,917$18.71
17Moores Electrical And Mechanical$38,846$18.68
18JA Croson$38,839$18.67
19PeopleReady$38,552$18.53
20Atlantic Constructors$37,785$18.17

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Plumber Helper salary by industry

The average plumber helper salary varies across industries:

  • The average plumber helper salary in the manufacturing industry is $44,138, the highest of any industry.
  • The average plumber helper salary in the finance industry is $41,306.
  • Plumber helpers in the construction industry earn an average salary of $39,610, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for plumber helpers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$44,138$21.22
2Professional$41,306$19.86
3Transportation$40,083$19.27
4Construction$39,610$19.04

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Plumber helper salary trends

The average plumber helper salary has risen by $6,685 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average plumber helper earned $37,208 annually, but today, they earn $43,893 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for plumber helpers over the last decade.

Compare plumber helper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average plumber helper salary over time

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Plumber helper salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$43,900$21.10+2.1%
2024$43,000$20.66+2.3%
2023$42,000$20.20+2.4%
2022$41,000$19.70+2.2%
2021$40,100$19.27+1.6%

Recently added plumber helper salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
RJ KieltyNew Construction Plumber HelperNew Port Richey, FL06/27/2025$31,305
AerotekPlumber HelperKnoxville, TN06/20/2025$37,566
PeoplereadyPlumbing HelperRiviera Beach, FL06/18/2025$43,827
Falcon StructuresPlumbing HelperManor, TX06/14/2025$37,566
Carter Services, Inc.Plumbing HelperTorrance, CA06/13/2025$37,566
Works Plumbing(D1) Plumbing HelperPacifica, CA06/13/2025$52,175
Chase Staffing Formerly Chase ProfessionalsPlumber HelperRoanoke, VA06/12/2025$37,566
Labormax StaffingPlumbing HelpersJacksonville, FL06/09/2025$31,305
P.E.A.C.H. TeamsPlumber HelperNorthborough, MA06/06/2025$31,305
S and J PlumbingPlumbers HelperArlington Heights, IL06/03/2025$31,305

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