Pipelayers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $61,220 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $61,220
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $61,220
    50th (median)
    $61,220
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $61,220

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 77% Median Pipelayers salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,520
    Lancaster, PA $63,030
    Lexington Park, MD $59,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,310
    York-Hanover, PA $58,400

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,450
    Carpenters $55,250
    Electricians $70,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Harrisburg, PA is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 25.7% above 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,220.