Pipelayers Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,630 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $49,990
Employed locally 120
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $49,990

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 51% Median Pipelayers salary is 49% 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
    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
    Odessa, TX $43,100

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,530
    Construction Laborers $40,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,450
    Electricians $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Midland, TX is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Midland, TX is 2.2% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.