Pipelayers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $60,440 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $56,420
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $62,880
    90th
    $96,420

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 68% Median Pipelayers salary is 32% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,440
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,030
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,610

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Portland, ME is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.55 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Portland, ME is 24.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,420.