Pipelayers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $23.56

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$18.14
25th$21.15
Median$23.56
75th$29.52
90th$38.55

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do pipelayers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $23.56; the mean hourly wage is $26.30.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for pipelayers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $18.14 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for pipelayers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $38.55 per hour.