How much does a pipelayer make in Alabama?
$44,550a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Alabama. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.42
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $44,550Highest 10%: $55,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 75th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| 90th | $55,410 | $26.64 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $47,980 |
| Huntsville, AL | $47,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 35. New Mexico | $45,550 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $45,190 |
| 37. South Carolina | $45,180 |
| 38. Alabama | $44,550 |
| 39. Nebraska | $44,470 |
| 40. Louisiana | $44,340 |
| 41. Mississippi | $41,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $21.42 ($44,550 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $44,550 against $49,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Alabama rank for pipelayer pay?
Alabama ranks 38 of 44 states.
Which city in Alabama pays pipelayers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $47,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.