Pipelayers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $58,700 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $75,770
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $45,390
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $75,770

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 58% Median Pipelayers salary is 42% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,410

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,880
    Carpenters $58,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,390
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Manchester, NH is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Manchester, NH is 20.5% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,390.