Pipelayers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,630 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $39,020
90th percentile $60,560
Employed locally 200
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,020
    25th
    $45,250
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $49,760
    90th
    $60,560

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 55% Median Pipelayers salary is 45% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $69,320
    Evansville, IN $64,000
    Nevada $63,040
    Pennsylvania $60,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,530

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Richmond, VA is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Richmond, VA is 4.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $39,020 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,250.