Pipelayers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $84,650 +73.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.70
10th percentile $81,210
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,210
    25th
    $82,790
    50th (median)
    $84,650
    75th
    $93,520
    90th
    $104,000

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 97% Median Pipelayers salary is 3% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,660

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Wisconsin $81,300
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    Green Bay, WI $78,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,680

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Madison, WI is $40.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.28 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Madison, WI is 73.8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $81,210 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,790.