Pipelayers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,070 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $50,100
90th percentile $68,340
Employed locally 590
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,100
    25th
    $53,290
    50th (median)
    $62,070
    75th
    $64,120
    90th
    $68,340

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 73% Median Pipelayers salary is 27% 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
    Tucson, AZ $46,580

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,990
    Electricians$59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,000
    Carpenters$59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Phoenix, AZ is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 27.4% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $50,100 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,290.