Pipelayers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $31,050 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $20,190
90th percentile $37,800
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,190
    25th
    $30,150
    50th (median)
    $31,050
    75th
    $34,380
    90th
    $37,800

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 60% Median Pipelayers salary is 40% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,160
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $32,680
    Electricians $44,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $56,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,260
    Carpenters $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Brownsville, TX is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.17 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Brownsville, TX is 36.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $20,190 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,150.