Pipelayers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for pipelayers is $21.93 an hour ($45,620 a year). About 5,010 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($49,000). Texas ranks 34th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pipelayers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.81 | $37,030 |
| 25% of workers | $19.17 | $39,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.93 | $45,620 |
| 75% of workers | $23.79 | $49,490 |
| 90% of workers | $27.27 | $56,730 |
Pipelayers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $48,440 | 740 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $46,680 | 1,240 |
| Midland | $45,440 | 100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $45,150 | 1,300 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $44,200 | 380 |
| Odessa | $41,990 | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan | $41,820 | 70 |
| Corpus Christi | $41,590 | 70 |
| Longview | $40,880 | 40 |
| El Paso | $38,370 | 140 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $37,290 | 80 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $40,620 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $59,840 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $52,240 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $54,240 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $41,950 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,740 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,930 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $47,060 |
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