Pipelayers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for pipelayers is $22.12 an hour ($46,020 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($49,000). Tennessee ranks 33rd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pipelayers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.21 | $35,810 |
| 25% of workers | $20.10 | $41,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.12 | $46,020 |
| 75% of workers | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| 90% of workers | $28.65 | $59,590 |
Pipelayers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $47,700 | 280 |
| Memphis | $46,530 | 90 |
| Chattanooga | $44,210 | 50 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $42,990 | 100 |
| Johnson City | $41,800 | 60 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $45,000 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,600 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $59,170 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $42,510 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $56,750 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,410 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $44,550 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $46,380 |
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