Pipelayers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,680 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 410
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $47,550
    90th
    $49,080

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 59% Median Pipelayers salary is 41% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,160
    Midland, TX $47,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    Odessa, TX $43,100

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,770
    Electricians $52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,530
    Carpenters $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in San Antonio, TX is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.