Pipelayers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $37,290 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $33,540
90th percentile $46,170
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,540
    25th
    $34,080
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $38,370
    90th
    $46,170

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 62% Median Pipelayers salary is 38% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,490
    Electricians $49,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in College Station, TX is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in College Station, TX is 23.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $33,540 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,080.