Pipelayers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,970 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $58,380
90th percentile $86,180
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,380
    25th
    $59,120
    50th (median)
    $63,970
    75th
    $84,640
    90th
    $86,180

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 93% Median Pipelayers salary is 7% 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
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $81,250
    Columbus, OH $80,290
    Toledo, OH $76,870
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,650
    Ohio $59,120

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Cleveland, OH is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.91 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Cleveland, OH is 31.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $58,380 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,120.