Pipelayers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $60,670 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 60
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $53,260
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $80,120
    90th
    $96,600

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 80% Median Pipelayers salary is 20% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,990
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    California $78,090
    New York $76,490
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,610

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$50,220
    Construction Laborers$49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,700
    Electricians$82,740
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Salem, OR is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.81 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Salem, OR is 24.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,260.