Pipelayers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $54,170 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 60
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $53,020
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $68,030
    90th
    $74,130

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 66% Median Pipelayers salary is 34% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $70,230
    Idaho $62,780
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $62,580
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,410
    Rapid City, SD $49,450

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,930
    Carpenters$47,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,920
    Electricians$60,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Boise City, ID is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Boise City, ID is 11.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,020.