Pipelayers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $47,020 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $38,820
90th percentile $64,100
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,820
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $64,100

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 76% Median Pipelayers salary is 24% 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
    Alaska $93,500
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,880
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $69,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,190
    Cleveland, OH $63,970

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,070
    Electricians$60,840
    Carpenters$51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in New Orleans, LA is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in New Orleans, LA is 3.5% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $38,820 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.