Pipelayers Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $48,190 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $54,980
Employed locally 50
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $48,190
    90th
    $54,980

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 83% Median Pipelayers salary is 17% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $70,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $69,320
    Lancaster, PA $63,030
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,700
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,590

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,040
    Electricians $46,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,620
    Carpenters $49,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Goldsboro, NC is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Goldsboro, NC is 1.1% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.