Pipelayers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $41,260 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $69,960
Employed locally 60
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $41,260
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $69,960

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 68% Median Pipelayers salary is 32% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $39,210

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,400
    Electricians $47,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Jackson, MS is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.80 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Jackson, MS is 15.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.