Pipelayers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Pipelayers in California earn a median salary of $70,493 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +44.7% vs the national median of $48,710. An estimated 1,210 pipelayers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $47,890 to $82,090 depending on location.
$70,493
Avg median salary in California
$82,090
Highest paying metro
$47,890
Lowest paying metro
1,210
Employed in California
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inPipelayers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,090 | $61,230 | $99,960 | 500 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,880 | $60,800 | $88,940 | 160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,440 | $54,890 | $92,630 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,030 | $56,410 | $86,630 | 280 |
| Oxnard, CA | $59,630 | $48,870 | $90,830 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,890 | $38,790 | $51,710 | 90 |