Pipelayers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $43,100 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.72
10th percentile $35,340
90th percentile $48,110
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,340
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $43,100
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $48,110

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 61% Median Pipelayers salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,160
    Midland, TX $47,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Odessa, TX is $20.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.41 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Odessa, TX is 11.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $35,340 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.