Pipelayers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $45,590 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $55,010
Employed locally 1,630
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $48,460
    90th
    $55,010

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 57% Median Pipelayers salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,160
    Midland, TX $47,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,240
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680
    Odessa, TX $43,100

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Houston, TX is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.13 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Houston, TX is 6.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.