Career Profile Pipelayers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $40,400 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Pipelayers lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. General Information Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Excludes Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Pipelayers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 21 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 21 openings per year are projected for Pipelayers. +7.9% Employment Change Employment for Pipelayers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 7.9% between 2023 and 2028. $19.41 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.41/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.84, while experienced workers are paid $22.06. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 172 Pipelayers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 185. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Pipelayers are Utility System Construction, Other Specialty Trade Contractors, and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Pipelayers include Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Pipelayers is HS diploma or less. 4% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
