Pipelayers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $43,840 -10% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $46,880
Employed locally 80
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $43,840
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $46,880

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 65% Median Pipelayers salary is 35% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,590
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680
    Odessa, TX $43,100

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,730
    Electricians $47,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,950
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $42,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Killeen, TX is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.54 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Killeen, TX is 10% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.