What is the hourly salary range of Pipelayer?

As of June 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Pipelayer in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Pipelayer salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $25, but most earn between $27 and $33. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pipelayer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pipelayer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $25 US June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $27 US June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $30 US June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $33 US June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pipelayer Salary $35 US June 01, 2026
25% $27 10% $25 90% $35 75% $33 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Pipelayer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Pipefitter, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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30

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
25
34
29
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Pipelayer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Pipelayer ranges from $27 to $33 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $25 to $34 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $29.
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