Pipelayers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $37,700 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $77,090
Employed locally 50
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $54,660
    90th
    $77,090

    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 Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,920
    Construction Laborers $43,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,350
    Carpenters $47,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,340
    Electricians $54,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Northwest Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Northwest Nebraska is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Nebraska above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Northwest Nebraska is 22.6% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.