Pipelayers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $49,090 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 790
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $44,920
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $54,750
    90th
    $60,920

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 67% Median Pipelayers salary is 33% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,900
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,280
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,010
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,990
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,660
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,640

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,560
    Construction Laborers $43,970
    Electricians $56,080
    Carpenters $48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,080
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Miami, FL is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Miami, FL is 0.8% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,920.