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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage13.75
Entry wage11.11
10th percentile wage9.13
50th percentile wage13.58
90th percentile wage18.71
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Construction13.75
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-3015)
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2221). Exclude construction laborers who do not primarily assist plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers, and classify them under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.75 $24.49  -$10.74
2014$13.74+.1%$24.47 +.1%-$10.73
2013$13.44+2.2%$23.94 +2.2%-$10.50
2012$13.24+1.5%$23.58 +1.5%-$10.34
2011$13.13+.9%$23.38 +.9%-$10.25
2010$12.93+1.5%$23.04 +1.5%-$10.10
2009$12.79+1.2%$22.77 +1.2%-$9.98
2008$12.65+1.1%$22.53 +1.1%-$9.88
2007$12.23+3.4%$21.78 +3.4%-$9.55
2006$11.76+4.0%$20.95 +4.0%-$9.18
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.75 $24.58  -$10.83
2014$13.74+.1%$24.38 +.8%-$10.64
2013$13.44+2.2%$23.86 +2.2%-$10.41
2012$13.24+1.5%$23.38 +2.1%-$10.13
2011$13.13+.9%$22.98 +1.7%-$9.85
2010$12.93+1.5%$22.62 +1.6%-$9.68
2009$12.79+1.2%$22.23 +1.7%-$9.44
2008$12.65+1.1%$21.93 +1.4%-$9.28
2007$12.23+3.4%$21.37 +2.6%-$9.14
2006$11.76+4.0%$20.69 +3.3%-$8.92

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
South Central 16.73 50
Southwest 13.80  
Eastern 13.75  
Northwest 12.76 30
Highest Employment
South Central 16.73 50
Northwest 12.76 30
Eastern 13.75  
Southwest 13.80  
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