Pipelayers Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,900 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $60,790
Employed locally 50
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $37,800
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $50,060
    90th
    $60,790

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,110
    Carpenters $50,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,530
    Electricians $51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in South Florida is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.70 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in South Florida is 1.7% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,800.