Pipelayers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $63,040 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $50,250
90th percentile $79,070
Employed locally 80
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,250
    25th
    $52,100
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $79,070

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 74% Median Pipelayers salary is 26% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,190
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,930
    Jacksonville, FL $45,350
    Jacksonville, NC $39,100

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Reno, NV is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.78 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Reno, NV is 29.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $50,250 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,100.