Pipelayers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $54,430 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $61,830
Employed locally 260
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $50,850
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $61,830

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 57% Median Pipelayers salary is 43% 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
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $69,890
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,440
    St. George, UT $55,560
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $52,220
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,720
    Utah $51,180

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Salt Lake City, UT is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 11.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,850.