Pipelayers Salary (2025)
Based on 33,050 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,730 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $43,980 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $49,000 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $61,400 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $80,170 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$44K
Median
$49K
75th
$61K
90th
$80K
Highest Paying States for Pipelayers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $86,850 |
| Minnesota | $85,080 |
| Washington | $82,170 |
| New Jersey | $78,600 |
| California | $77,930 |
| New York | $74,270 |
| Massachusetts | $72,760 |
| Indiana | $72,020 |
| Ohio | $69,190 |
| Oregon | $66,900 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Pipelayers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Wisconsin at an average of $86,850 per year, while Oregon has an average of $66,900 — a difference of $19,950. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Pipelayers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 33,050 workers were employed as Pipelayerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $54,700 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2151