Pipelayers pay in California

In California, the median pay for pipelayers is $36.63 an hour ($76,180 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.

$36.63Median hourly pay

$61,870–$94,560Middle half of workers, yearly

1,420People in this job in California

That is 55% higher than the U.S. median ($49,000). California ranks 5th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for pipelayers in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$24.35	$50,650
25% of workers	$29.74	$61,870
Half of workers (median)	$36.63	$76,180
75% of workers	$45.46	$94,560
90% of workers	$52.30	$108,790

Pipelayers pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$80,260	500
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$76,190	250
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$73,960	170
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$64,770	90
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura	$61,160	40

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for pipelayers

Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
Construction Laborers	$60,270
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$72,830
Sheet Metal Workers	$76,590
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$76,370
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$55,220
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$48,840
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$47,130
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$83,130

Other job titles for this job

Cast Iron Drain Pipe LayerDrain LayerDrain TilerPipe Assembly WorkerPipe CaulkerPipe ConnectorPipe InstallerPipe LayerPipe LinerPipe Wrapping Machine OperatorPipelayerPipelaying Fitter

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.