Pipelayers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $45,760 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $55,830
Employed locally 130
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $51,110
    90th
    $55,830

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 62% Median Pipelayers salary is 38% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $70,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $69,320
    Lancaster, PA $63,030
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,700
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,590

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,950
    Electricians $50,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,770
    Carpenters $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Wilmington, NC is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Wilmington, NC is 6.1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.