SOC 47-2151 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Pipelayers is $48,714 per year ($23.42/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $42,328 and $60,986 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $80,725 per year. There are approximately 33,580 pipelayers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.71 | $36,837 |
| P25 | $20.35 | $42,328 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.42 | $48,714 |
| P75 | $29.32 | $60,986 |
| P90 | $38.81 | $80,725 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Pipelayers is $48,714 per year ($23.42/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $42,328 and $60,986 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Pipelayers is $80,725 per year ($38.81/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,986 per year.
Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn approximately $36,837 per year ($17.71/hr). The 25th percentile is $42,328 per year.
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