Pipelayers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $43,180 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 100
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $43,180
    75th
    $44,980
    90th
    $54,330

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 59% Median Pipelayers salary is 41% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $49,090
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,900
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,280
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,010
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,990
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,660

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,380
    Electricians $48,860
    Carpenters $46,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Pensacola, FL is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.91 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Pensacola, FL is 11.4% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.