Pipelayers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $42,800 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $52,280
Employed locally 120
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $52,280

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 67% Median Pipelayers salary is 33% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,160
    Electricians$51,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,310
    Carpenters$48,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Winston, NC is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Winston, NC is 12.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.