Pipelayers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $39,940 -18% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $57,860
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $39,940
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $57,860

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 52% Median Pipelayers salary is 48% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,190
    Michigan $64,340
    Columbus, GA-AL $49,160
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $47,620
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,780

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44,670
    Electricians$57,010
    Carpenters$47,270
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Gainesville, GA is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Gainesville, GA is 18% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.