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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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Median pay, Greater Boston$44,360
Hourly median$21.33/hr
Middle half of workers earn$43,790 – $49,870
Jobs in Greater BostonNot published
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure3Lower
Observed AI use todayLittle or none
Programs near Boston0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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