Pipelayers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for pipelayers is $20.00 an hour ($41,600 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($49,000). Pennsylvania ranks 42nd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pipelayers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 25% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 75% of workers | $29.44 | $61,230 |
| 90% of workers | $36.22 | $75,330 |
Pipelayers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $61,220 | 0 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $58,560 | 90 |
| York-Hanover | $58,400 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $49,400 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $68,080 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $61,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $82,970 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $52,070 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,150 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $50,600 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $80,770 |
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