Pipelayers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $88,910 +82.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.75
10th percentile $65,400
90th percentile $98,860
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,400
    25th
    $67,530
    50th (median)
    $88,910
    75th
    $97,390
    90th
    $98,860

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 91% Median Pipelayers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $93,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,660

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,080
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,230

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,350
    Carpenters$75,710
    Electricians$95,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$101,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$97,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$81,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $42.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.22 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 82.5% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $65,400 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,530.