Pipelayers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $47,620 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 940
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $54,130
    90th
    $62,190

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 55% Median Pipelayers salary is 45% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,190
    Michigan $64,340
    Columbus, GA-AL $49,160
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,780
    Savannah, GA $44,380

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Atlanta, GA is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.