Pipelayers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $42,760 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $50,720
Employed locally 60
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $42,760
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $50,720

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 66% Median Pipelayers salary is 34% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Electricians $47,660
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Longview, TX is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Longview, TX is 12.2% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.