Pipelayers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $35,360 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $26,790
90th percentile $50,020
Employed locally 30
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,790
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $40,250
    90th
    $50,020

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 61% Median Pipelayers salary is 39% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,530
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,940
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $47,140

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,380
    Electricians $62,650
    Carpenters $48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Charleston, WV is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.05 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Charleston, WV is 27.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $26,790 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.