Pipelayers Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,830 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $27,870
90th percentile $50,450
Employed locally 50
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,870
    25th
    $29,230
    50th (median)
    $36,830
    75th
    $42,890
    90th
    $50,450

    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 East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,080
    Electricians $58,140
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in East Georgia is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in East Georgia is 24.4% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $27,870 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,230.