Pipelayers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,160 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $60,890
Employed locally 1,010
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $48,160
    75th
    $50,260
    90th
    $60,890

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 49% Median Pipelayers salary is 51% 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
    Midland, TX $47,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680
    Odessa, TX $43,100

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Austin, TX is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Austin, TX is 1.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.