Pipelayers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $78,880 +61.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $50,080
90th percentile $99,770
Employed locally 160
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,080
    25th
    $60,800
    50th (median)
    $78,880
    75th
    $88,940
    90th
    $99,770

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 77% Median Pipelayers salary is 23% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $82,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,440
    California $78,090
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,030
    Lancaster, PA $63,030

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,710
    Construction Laborers$58,600
    Electricians$75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in San Diego, CA is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in San Diego, CA is 61.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $50,080 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,800.