Pipelayers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,740 -4% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $57,600
Employed locally 80
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $57,600

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,400
    Electricians $57,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,680
    Carpenters $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Northeast Nebraska is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 4% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.