Pipelayers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,550 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $58,240
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $43,550
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $58,240

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Eastern New Mexico is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 10.6% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.