Pipelayers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $44,020 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $58,810
Employed locally 40
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $58,810

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 65% Median Pipelayers salary is 35% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Electricians $56,840
    Carpenters $46,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Roanoke, VA is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Roanoke, VA is 9.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.