Pipelayers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $42,670 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 80
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $42,580
    50th (median)
    $42,670
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $59,840

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 63% Median Pipelayers salary is 37% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $67,440
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,720
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,720

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,800
    Electricians$57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,840
    Carpenters$53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Albuquerque, NM is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 12.4% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,580.