Pipelayers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for pipelayers is $22.22 an hour ($46,220 a year). About 1,890 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($49,000). Georgia ranks 32nd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pipelayers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.12 | $35,600 |
| 25% of workers | $18.78 | $39,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.22 | $46,220 |
| 75% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| 90% of workers | $29.72 | $61,820 |
Pipelayers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $47,560 | 1,000 |
| Savannah | $45,700 | 100 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $44,560 | 60 |
| Warner Robins | $43,990 | 50 |
| Gainesville | $43,470 | 50 |
| Valdosta | $42,880 | 30 |
| Albany | $36,820 | 30 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $38,990 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,200 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $56,800 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $37,730 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $46,100 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48,090 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $47,810 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $52,600 |
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