Pipelayers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $39,210 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $68,550
Employed locally 30
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $56,790
    90th
    $68,550

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 64% Median Pipelayers salary is 36% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,020
    Jackson, MS $41,260

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $60,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,800
    Construction Laborers $37,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,300
    Sheet Metal Workers $62,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Gulfport, MS is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Gulfport, MS is 19.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.