Pipelayers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Tennessee
Pipelayers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $43,069 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.6% vs the national median of $48,710. An estimated 730 pipelayers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $38,590 to $47,020 depending on location.
$43,069
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$47,020
Highest paying metro
$38,590
Lowest paying metro
730
Employed in Tennessee
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inPipelayers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,020 | $40,190 | $65,540 | 100 |
| Nashville, TN | $46,830 | $43,900 | $48,570 | 220 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $44,550 | $39,130 | $50,750 | 50 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $44,120 | $41,190 | $53,100 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,620 | $41,050 | $50,320 | 80 |
| South Central Tennessee | $42,540 | $39,230 | $51,270 | 50 |
| East Tennessee | $41,550 | $38,070 | $47,820 | 50 |
| West Tennessee | $41,070 | $38,430 | $50,280 | 40 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,800 | $40,800 | $47,350 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $38,590 | $38,590 | $46,660 | 50 |