Pipelayers Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,720 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $74,300
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $56,980
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $72,650
    90th
    $74,300

    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

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,770
    Construction Laborers $47,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $64,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,130
    Electricians $74,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Central Oregon is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Central Oregon is 26.7% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,980.