Pipelayers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $45,200 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $52,280
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $52,280

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 58% Median Pipelayers salary is 42% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,990
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $81,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,880
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,030

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $51,030
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Carpenters $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Fayetteville, AR is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.22 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 7.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.