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Job outlook for plumber helpers in the United States
Plumber helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected plumber helper job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for plumber helpers are projected over the next decade.
Plumber helper salaries have increased 9% for plumber helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 236,053 plumber helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 21,963 active plumber helper job openings in the US.
The average plumber helper salary is $43,893.
Are plumber helper jobs in demand?
Yes, plumber helper jobs are in demand. Plumber helper demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Plumber helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of plumber helper jobs and the average plumber helper salary over time.
Plumber helper jobs over time
Plumber helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236,053 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 235,951 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 250,325 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 247,612 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 242,067 | 0.07% |
Average plumber helper salary over time
Plumber helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,893 | $21.10 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $42,982 | $20.66 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $42,008 | $20.20 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $40,979 | $19.70 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $40,091 | $19.27 | +1.6% |
Plumber helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of plumber helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where plumber helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for plumber helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 76 | 10% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 67 | 10% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 88 | 8% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 603 | 7% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 100 | 7% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 57 | 7% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 51 | 7% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 41 | 7% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 229 | 6% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 174 | 6% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 111 | 6% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 530 | 5% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 291 | 5% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 269 | 5% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 162 | 5% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 84 | 5% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 70 | 5% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 52 | 5% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 161 | 4% |
Most common cities for plumber helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horsham | 1 | 4% | $49,062 |
| 2 | Gainesville | 1 | 3% | $37,067 |
| 3 | Gurnee | 1 | 3% | $51,239 |
| 4 | Conroe | 2 | 2% | $36,426 |
| 5 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $33,359 |
| 6 | Daytona Beach | 1 | 2% | $33,636 |
| 7 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $33,458 |
| 8 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $33,482 |
| 9 | Appleton | 1 | 1% | $56,245 |
| 10 | Fairfield | 1 | 1% | $49,312 |
| 11 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $33,094 |
| 12 | Franklin | 1 | 1% | $40,406 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $45,566 |
| 14 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $44,213 |
| 15 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $45,020 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $47,268 |
| 17 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $35,903 |
| 18 | Greensboro | 1 | 0% | $37,963 |