Pipelayers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,240 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $52,510
Employed locally 1,730
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $47,240
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $52,510

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 54% Median Pipelayers salary is 46% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680
    Odessa, TX $43,100

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,120
    Electricians $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,370
    Carpenters $48,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Dallas, TX is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Dallas, TX is 3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.