Pipelayers Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $61,720 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $72,350
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $70,450
    90th
    $72,350

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,260
    Carpenters $60,080
    Electricians $80,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Eastern Oregon is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Eastern Oregon is 26.7% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.