Pipelayers Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$45,350
$21.80/hr
Salary Range
$36,440 – $57,160
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
3,120
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$48,555
real purchasing power
6.9% below the national median ($48,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,440 (entry)$45,350 (median)$57,160 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.8%
$10,810 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $47,810 | 500 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,780 | 1,050 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $45,850 | 80 |
| Wilmington | $45,760 | 130 |
| Fayetteville | $45,250 | 120 |
| Asheville | $43,820 | 150 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $43,700 | 100 |
| Winston-Salem | $42,800 | 120 |
| Rocky Mount | $42,080 | 30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $41,100 | 90 |
| Jacksonville | $39,100 | 110 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $37,480 | 40 |
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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.