Pipelayers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $85,180 +74.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.95
10th percentile $78,440
90th percentile $99,090
Employed locally 100
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,440
    25th
    $83,380
    50th (median)
    $85,180
    75th
    $94,900
    90th
    $99,090

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 111% Median Pipelayers salary is 11% above 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
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,660

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Madison, WI $84,650
    Wisconsin $81,300
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    Green Bay, WI $78,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,680

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$55,420
    Electricians$76,820
    Carpenters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Milwaukee, WI is $40.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.52 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 74.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $78,440 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,380.