Pipelayers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $80,310 +64.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $57,700
90th percentile $97,210
Employed locally 50
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,700
    25th
    $68,410
    50th (median)
    $80,310
    75th
    $93,940
    90th
    $97,210

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 99% Median Pipelayers salary is 1% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,990
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $81,250
    Washington $80,280

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $71,360
    Construction Laborers $56,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,920
    Electricians $86,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Bellingham, WA is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.74 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Bellingham, WA is 64.9% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $57,700 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,410.