SOC 472151

Pipelayers

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Excludes "Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers" (51-4121).

National Median

$48,710

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,710

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,840

Experienced (90th pct)

$80,710

Total Employed

33,580

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,840 - $42,320
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,320 - $60,980
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$60,980 - $80,710

Highest Paying Locations for Pipelayers

Alaska

$93,500

+92.0% vs national

Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

$92,610

+90.1% vs national

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

$88,910

+82.5% vs national

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

$85,180

+74.9% vs national

Minnesota

$84,880

+74.3% vs national

Pipelayers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska	$93,500	30
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$92,610	70
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$88,910	N/A
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$85,180	100
Minnesota	$84,880	260
Madison, WI	$84,650	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$82,660	820
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$82,280	30
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$82,090	500
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$81,990	560
Wisconsin	$81,300	430
Bellingham, WA	$80,310	50
Columbus, OH	$80,290	110
Washington	$80,280	1,360
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$78,880	160
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$78,850	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$78,440	130
Green Bay, WI	$78,290	60
California	$78,090	1,720
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$77,030	N/A
New York	$76,490	310
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$76,030	280
Pittsburgh, PA	$75,520	110
Indiana	$75,320	1,160
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)	$75,290	70
Syracuse, NY	$74,700	50
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$74,500	40
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$74,470	100
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$73,680	70
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$73,610	30
New Jersey	$70,780	610
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI	$69,890	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$69,320	360
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$67,440	50
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$66,190	N/A
Michigan	$64,340	270
Oregon	$64,110	590
Evansville, IN	$64,000	40
Cleveland, OH	$63,970	N/A
Reno, NV	$63,040	80
Nevada	$63,040	200
Lancaster, PA	$63,030	30
Idaho	$62,780	100
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$62,070	590
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$61,980	90
Arizona	$61,810	700
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$60,930	370
Massachusetts	$60,870	130
Medford, OR	$60,860	50
Pennsylvania	$60,730	450

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Pipelayers?

The national median annual salary for Pipelayers is $48,710, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Pipelayerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Pipelayerss is Alaska, with a median salary of $93,500.

How much can an experienced Pipelayers make?

Top-earning Pipelayerss (90th percentile) make $80,710 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.