The average salary for a pipelayer in the United States is $52,840, but the range typically falls between $39,660 and $60,480. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.41, with a range between $19.07 and $29.08.
There are approximately 34,840 people employed as a pipelayer in the United States. With Texas, Florida, North Carolina employing the highest number of pipelayers.The state with the best pay for a pipelayer is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $84,470, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $37,220.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,820 | $17.22 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,660 | $19.07 |
| Median | $47,330 | $22.76 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,480 | $29.08 |
| 90th Percentile | $79,150 | $38.05 |
The salary of a pipelayer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a pipelayer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for pipelayers are New Jersey, Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, New York while the worst states are Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $32,060 | $43,070 | $53,160 |
| Arizona | $44,870 | $57,060 | $65,630 |
| Arkansas | $30,240 | $37,220 | $44,370 |
| California | $38,840 | $73,710 | $101,860 |
| Colorado | $43,400 | $57,270 | $67,870 |
| Delaware | $41,620 | $51,230 | $67,520 |
| District of Columbia | $40,510 | $55,420 | $78,310 |
| Florida | $34,580 | $44,080 | $54,390 |
| Georgia | $31,320 | $44,350 | $60,720 |
| Idaho | $40,760 | $52,550 | $73,780 |
| Illinois | $30,420 | $47,750 | $78,660 |
| Indiana | $40,500 | $51,790 | $65,940 |
| Iowa | $46,110 | $54,090 | $63,130 |
| Kentucky | $48,590 | $63,530 | $72,020 |
| Louisiana | $32,990 | $45,590 | $65,700 |
| Maine | $42,010 | $53,880 | $65,520 |
| Maryland | $45,360 | $54,610 | $69,120 |
| Massachusetts | $41,520 | $66,260 | $112,860 |
| Michigan | $45,970 | $61,160 | $77,380 |
| Minnesota | $63,720 | $79,300 | $93,610 |
| Mississippi | $30,500 | $43,580 | $80,770 |
| Montana | $49,310 | $62,820 | $77,840 |
| Nebraska | $37,720 | $50,680 | $71,990 |
| Nevada | $49,470 | $75,650 | $108,940 |
| New Hampshire | $48,270 | $65,260 | $93,590 |
| New Jersey | $48,370 | $84,470 | $114,660 |
| New Mexico | $36,230 | $41,940 | $46,440 |
| New York | $57,480 | $88,180 | $135,190 |
| North Carolina | $33,560 | $43,370 | $52,900 |
| North Dakota | $38,560 | $53,080 | $68,660 |
| Ohio | $34,590 | $55,610 | $82,380 |
| Oklahoma | $31,600 | $49,780 | $76,190 |
| Oregon | $49,500 | $63,050 | $77,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,760 | $57,370 | $77,180 |
| South Carolina | $31,000 | $43,850 | $61,250 |
| South Dakota | $39,770 | $47,050 | $56,850 |
| Tennessee | $33,660 | $44,140 | $61,840 |
| Texas | $35,490 | $44,470 | $54,590 |
| Utah | $40,950 | $50,710 | $60,750 |
| Virginia | $35,620 | $47,220 | $59,970 |
| Washington | $51,030 | $73,670 | $92,910 |
| West Virginia | $31,700 | $47,600 | $62,170 |
| Wisconsin | $59,940 | $75,590 | $89,500 |
Even between cities, the salary of a pipelayer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for pipelayers is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $91,740.The city with the lowest average salary for pipelayers is Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX with an average salary of $33,210.
Areas with highest average salaries for pipelayers
Areas with lowest average salaries for pipelayers
The number of pipelayers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of pipelayers has increased by 890. On average, the number of pipelayers has been increasing by 0.7% each year. The salary of pipelayers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of pipelayers has increased by $7,780. On average, the salary of pipelayers has been increasing by 4.3% each year.
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