Pipelayers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $58,400 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $63,950
Employed locally 30
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $58,400
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $63,950

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 71% Median Pipelayers salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,520
    Lancaster, PA $63,030
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,220
    Lexington Park, MD $59,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,310

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,570
    Carpenters $59,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,320
    Electricians $65,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in York, PA is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in York, PA is 19.9% above 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 York?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.