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Pipe Layer salary
Average pipe layer salary
$37,742
How much does a pipe layer make?
The average pipe layer salary in the United States is $37,742. Pipe layer salaries typically range between $29,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pipe layers is $18.15 per hour.
Pipe layer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pipe layers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Pipe Layer salary estimates from across the web
Average pipe layer salary by state
The average pipe layer salary in Alaska, Connecticut, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average pipe layer salary states are Arkansas, Georgia, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for pipe layers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $41,617 | $20.01 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $38,940 | $18.72 |
| 3 | Maine | $38,475 | $18.50 |
| 4 | Montana | $38,315 | $18.42 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $37,638 | $18.10 |
| 6 | Idaho | $37,959 | $18.25 |
| 7 | Vermont | $38,710 | $18.61 |
| 8 | Michigan | $38,169 | $18.35 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $39,844 | $19.16 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $36,856 | $17.72 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,335 | $18.91 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $39,960 | $19.21 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $38,135 | $18.33 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $37,033 | $17.80 |
| 15 | Oregon | $39,372 | $18.93 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| 17 | Delaware | $38,989 | $18.74 |
| 18 | Washington | $39,510 | $19.00 |
| 19 | Iowa | $37,211 | $17.89 |
| 20 | Ohio | $37,471 | $18.01 |
| 21 | Indiana | $36,995 | $17.79 |
| 22 | New York | $39,867 | $19.17 |
| 23 | Maryland | $38,348 | $18.44 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $38,496 | $18.51 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $39,619 | $19.05 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $39,765 | $19.12 |
| 27 | Utah | $36,443 | $17.52 |
| 28 | Nevada | $37,245 | $17.91 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $36,709 | $17.65 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $35,066 | $16.86 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $35,676 | $17.15 |
| 32 | Virginia | $37,258 | $17.91 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $36,170 | $17.39 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $39,637 | $19.06 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $34,260 | $16.47 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $34,295 | $16.49 |
| 37 | Kansas | $35,772 | $17.20 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $35,174 | $16.91 |
| 39 | Florida | $33,950 | $16.32 |
| 40 | Illinois | $37,489 | $18.02 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $38,026 | $18.28 |
| 42 | Arizona | $36,210 | $17.41 |
| 43 | Texas | $34,557 | $16.61 |
| 44 | California | $38,436 | $18.48 |
| 45 | Colorado | $35,815 | $17.22 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $34,796 | $16.73 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $34,577 | $16.62 |
| 48 | Alabama | $34,371 | $16.52 |
| 49 | Missouri | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $34,505 | $16.59 |
| 51 | Georgia | $34,477 | $16.58 |
Highest paying cities for pipe layers
The highest-paying cities for pipe layers are Missoula, MT, Washington, DC, and Arlington, VA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula, MT | $38,541 | $18.53 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $38,067 | $18.30 |
| 3 | Arlington, VA | $38,045 | $18.29 |
| 4 | Nampa, ID | $38,035 | $18.29 |
| 5 | Madison, WI | $38,005 | $18.27 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | $37,617 | $18.09 |
| 7 | Dayton, OH | $37,011 | $17.79 |
| 8 | Ogden, UT | $36,621 | $17.61 |
| 9 | Kearney, NE | $36,429 | $17.51 |
| 10 | Frankfort, KY | $36,340 | $17.47 |
| 11 | Tempe, AZ | $36,204 | $17.41 |
| 12 | Apex, NC | $35,856 | $17.24 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs, CO | $35,552 | $17.09 |
| 14 | Knoxville, TN | $35,429 | $17.03 |
| 15 | Albuquerque, NM | $35,228 | $16.94 |
| 16 | San Antonio, TX | $34,704 | $16.68 |
| 17 | Charleston, SC | $34,637 | $16.65 |
| 18 | Winter Park, FL | $34,365 | $16.52 |
Pipe Layer salary details
A pipe layer's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pipe layer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $37,742 | $3,145 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying pipe layer jobs
The highest paying types of pipe layers are journeyman, journeyman plumber, and pipe fitter.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | $43,974 | $3,664 | $21.14 | 15,057 |
| Journeyman | $57,682 | $4,807 | $27.73 | 13,953 |
| Journeyman Plumber | $54,678 | $4,556 | $26.29 | 10,869 |
| Carpenter Helper | $34,192 | $2,849 | $16.44 | 29,208 |
| Plumber Helper | $43,893 | $3,658 | $21.10 | 21,963 |
| Marine Pipefitter Helper | $38,036 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 29,754 |
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Which companies pay pipe layers the most?
Pipe layer salaries at C Squared Systems and Madison Gas and Electric are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pipe layer salary at companies like Clyde Companies and FlatironConstruction are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Squared Systems | $55,790 | $26.82 |
| 2 | Madison Gas and Electric | $53,411 | $25.68 |
| 3 | Clyde Companies | $53,107 | $25.53 |
| 4 | FlatironConstruction | $51,142 | $24.59 |
| 5 | S.T. Wooten | $45,923 | $22.08 |
| 6 | IMCO Construction | $45,342 | $21.80 |
| 7 | Hunter Contracting | $45,280 | $21.77 |
| 8 | Blythe Construction | $45,262 | $21.76 |
| 9 | Hubbard Construction | $45,166 | $21.71 |
| 10 | Jr. Davis Construction | $44,542 | $21.41 |
| 11 | Brubacher | $43,592 | $20.96 |
| 12 | Crowder | $43,412 | $20.87 |
| 13 | MDU Resources | $43,379 | $20.86 |
| 14 | Whitcon Website | $43,290 | $20.81 |
| 15 | Middlesex School | $43,193 | $20.77 |
| 16 | Layton Construction | $42,815 | $20.58 |
| 17 | Zachry Construction | $42,773 | $20.56 |
| 18 | Triton Marine Construction | $42,325 | $20.35 |
| 19 | Fisher Industries | $42,176 | $20.28 |
| 20 | Brasfield & Gorrie | $41,932 | $20.16 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pipe Layer salary trends
The average pipe layer salary has risen by $4,271 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pipe layer earned $33,471 annually, but today, they earn $37,742 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for pipe layers over the last decade.
Compare pipe layer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pipe layer salary over time
Compare pipe layer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Pipe Layer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,700 | $18.14 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $36,200 | $17.40 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $36,000 | $17.28 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $35,800 | $17.21 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | $35,800 | $17.22 | +1.6% |
Recently added pipe layer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek | Pipe Layer | Savannah, GA | 12/14/2024 | $37,566 |
| Horst Group | Pipe Layer | Lancaster, PA | 12/13/2024 | $62,610 |
| Aerotek | Pipe Layer | Gaithersburg, MD | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| American States Utility Services | Construction Pipe Layer | Fort Bliss, TX | 12/12/2024 | $40,843 |
| Lidel Construction | Pipe Layer Underground Utilites | Sioux Falls, SD | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| JHL Constructors, Inc. | Pipe Layer | Englewood, CO | 12/11/2024 | $66,784 |
| Phenix City, Al | Pipe Layer (Semi-Skilled)-Water Distribution | Phenix City, AL | 12/11/2024 | $33,601 |
| Complete Development, Inc. | Underground Pipe Layer/Laborer | Thonotosassa, FL | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Envirowaste Services Group | Pipe Layer-General Laborer | Kernersville, NC | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| City of Jeffersonville | Pipe Layer | Jeffersonville, IN | 12/10/2024 | $43,827 |
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