Pipelayers

Lay pipe for storm and sanitation sewers, drains, water mains, and oil or gas lines.

SOC Code: 47-2151 | Category: Plumbing & Pipefitting

National Median Salary

$48,710

$23.42/hr

Total Employment

33,580

10-Year Growth

+8.5%

Top-Paying State

Alaska ($93,500)

+8.5% projected growth

Much faster than average (national avg: +4%, +4.5pp)

Salary by Percentile

Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners

$36,840 (entry)$48,710 (median)$80,710 (top)

Salary Trend

Median salary, 20192024

+27.8%

$10,810 total

Best States for Pipelayers

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State Rankings

Rank StateMedian
1AlaskaAK$93,500
2MinnesotaMN$84,880
3WisconsinWI$81,300
4WashingtonWA$80,280
5CaliforniaCA$78,090
6New YorkNY$76,490
7IndianaIN$75,320
8New JerseyNJ$70,780
9MichiganMI$64,340
10OregonOR$64,110

About Pipelayers

Lay pipe for storm and sanitation sewers, drains, water mains, and oil or gas lines.

Pipelayers Salary by State

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