Pipelayers pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for pipelayers is $39.64 an hour ($82,450 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$39.64Median hourly pay

$70,110–$95,180Middle half of workers, yearly

1,050People in this job in Washington

That is 68% higher than the U.S. median ($49,000). Washington ranks 2nd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for pipelayers in Washington

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$29.33	$61,010
25% of workers	$33.71	$70,110
Half of workers (median)	$39.64	$82,450
75% of workers	$45.76	$95,180
90% of workers	$48.71	$101,310

Pipelayers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$84,830	610
Kennewick-Richland	$77,220	90
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$76,390	80

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Construction Laborers	$57,720
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$81,030
Sheet Metal Workers	$98,550
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$67,750
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$63,090
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$107,660
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$56,140
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$90,530

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.