Pipe Forman Salary in the United States

How much does a Pipe Forman make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipe Forman in the United States is $127,515 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, a Pipe Forman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,090
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,644 to $138,808
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,657
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Pipe Forman Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $138,808 $11,567 $2,669 $67
Average $127,515 $10,626 $2,452 $61
25th Percentile $117,644 $9,804 $2,262 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Pipe Forman Salaries

A Pipe Forman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pipe Forman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pipe Forman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $122,980
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $123,721
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,647
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,678
  • Expert (over 8 years): $130,837
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pipe Forman$122,980
Intermediate Level Pipe Forman$123,721
Senior Level Pipe Forman$125,647
Specialist Level Pipe Forman$128,678
Expert Level Pipe Forman$130,837
$122,980 0 yr
$123,721 < 2 yrs
$125,647 2-4 yrs
$128,678 5-8 yrs
$130,837 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pipe Forman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pipe Formans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $141,185.
  • California: $140,649.
  • Massachusetts: $138,775.

Top Paying Cities for Pipe Formans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $160,835
  • San Francisco: $159,253
  • Oakland: $155,721

What Skills Can Increase a Pipe Forman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.23% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Traffic Control (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Traffic control, supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to ensure efficiency and safety.
  • Welding (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 7.23%
Traffic Control 2.07%
Welding 1.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Pipe Forman's salary.
  • Commercial Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Field Support: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commercial Sales
$138,991
9%
Products and Services
$137,716
8%
Field Support
$135,166
6%
People Management
$135,166
6%
Analysis
$133,891
5%
Safety Regulations
$132,616
4%
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Pipe Forman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pipe Forman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pipe Forman

Salaries for a Pipe Forman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,345 in 2023 to around $96,625 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pipe Forman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pipe Forman Over Time

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$100,275
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