Pipelayers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $44,060 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $32,690
90th percentile $73,440
Employed locally 90
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,690
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $51,240
    90th
    $73,440

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,470
    Oklahoma City, OK $50,800
    Oklahoma $50,190
    Roanoke, VA $44,020
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $34,080

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Tulsa, OK is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Tulsa, OK is 9.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $32,690 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.