Pipelayers Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$78,090
$37.54/hr
Salary Range
$47,420 – $113,030
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
1,720
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$68,984
real purchasing power
60.3% above the national median ($48,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,420 (entry)$78,090 (median)$113,030 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.8%
$10,810 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $82,090 | 500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $78,880 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $78,440 | 130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $76,030 | 280 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $59,630 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $47,890 | 90 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.