Pipelayers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $46,660 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $59,130
Employed locally 590
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $40,400
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $50,940
    90th
    $59,130

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 65% Median Pipelayers salary is 35% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $49,090
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,900
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,280
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,010
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,990
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,640

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Tampa, FL is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Tampa, FL is 4.2% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,400.