Pipelayers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $63,030 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $48,640
90th percentile $63,030
Employed locally 30
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,640
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $63,030
    90th
    $63,030

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 75% Median Pipelayers salary is 25% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,520
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,220
    Lexington Park, MD $59,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,310
    York-Hanover, PA $58,400

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$51,270
    Construction Laborers$47,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,510
    Electricians$61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Lancaster, PA is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Lancaster, PA is 29.4% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $48,640 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.