Pipelayers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,580 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $60,230
Employed locally 50
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $46,580
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $60,230

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 69% Median Pipelayers salary is 31% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,070

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Tucson, AZ is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.