Pipelayers Salary in Virginia
Median Annual Salary
$48,540
$23.34/hr
Salary Range
$38,980 – $60,700
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
1,200
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$46,899
real purchasing power
0.3% below the national median ($48,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,980 (entry)$48,540 (median)$60,700 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.8%
$10,810 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $48,540 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $46,990 | 320 |
| Richmond | $46,630 | 200 |
| Charlottesville | $46,600 | 50 |
| Lynchburg | $44,720 | 30 |
| Roanoke | $44,020 | 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.