Pipelayers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $82,280 +68.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.56
10th percentile $60,040
90th percentile $84,350
Employed locally 30
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,040
    25th
    $76,490
    50th (median)
    $82,280
    75th
    $82,280
    90th
    $84,350

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 96% Median Pipelayers salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $93,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,990
    Syracuse, NY $74,700
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,500
    Albany, GA $37,130

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Albany, NY is $39.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.56 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Albany, NY is 68.9% above the national median of $48,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pipelayers in Albany?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $60,040 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,490.