Pipelayers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $73,680 +51.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.42
10th percentile $54,180
90th percentile $94,650
Employed locally 70
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,180
    25th
    $65,870
    50th (median)
    $73,680
    75th
    $94,560
    90th
    $94,650

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 86% Median Pipelayers salary is 14% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,990
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $81,250
    Bellingham, WA $80,310

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$113,530
    Carpenters$72,090
    Electricians$108,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$100,980
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$95,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Kennewick, WA is $35.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.33 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Kennewick, WA is 51.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $54,180 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,870.