Salary comparison

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitterss earn a median salary of $39,270/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $7,460. Construction Laborerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Construction Laborers

Median salary

$39,270

$46,730

Hourly rate

$18.88/hr

$22.47/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$31,050

$34,200

Senior level (90th %)

$54,860

$77,530

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

43,640

1,057,660

Job growth (10-year)

N/A