Pipelayers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $77,030 +58.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $92,810
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $52,380
    50th (median)
    $77,030
    75th
    $92,790
    90th
    $92,810

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 100% Median Pipelayers salary is 0% above 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Minnesota $84,880
    Wisconsin $81,300
    Bellingham, WA $80,310
    Washington $80,280

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,650
    Electricians$64,120
    Carpenters$61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$80,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Indianapolis, IN is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.76 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 58.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,380.