Pipelayers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $38,340 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $32,010
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 120
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,010
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $38,550
    90th
    $44,010

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 65% Median Pipelayers salary is 35% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    Electricians $46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Carpenters $39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in El Paso, TX is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in El Paso, TX is 21.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $32,010 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.