Pipelayers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $41,300 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.86
10th percentile $36,090
90th percentile $56,750
Employed locally 30
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,090
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $41,300
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $56,750

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    Alaska $93,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $82,280
    California $78,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,470
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,610

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,900
    Electricians $59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,660
    Carpenters $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $19.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 15.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $36,090 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.