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How much does a pipelayer make in Augusta?

$44,560a year

Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.

Hourly
$21.42
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
101 of 131
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $44,560Highest 10%: $58,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,900$17.26
25th$37,990$18.26
Median$44,560$21.42
75th$47,480$22.83
90th$58,030$27.90

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for pipelayers.

Atlanta, GA$47,560
Savannah, GA$45,700
Chattanooga, TN$44,210
Warner Robins, GA$43,990
Gainesville, GA$43,470
Pipelayer salary in Georgia Pipelayer salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,360
Electrician$59,660
Carpenter$58,930
Construction and Building Inspector$58,890
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,900
Plumber$54,690
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$52,000
Sheet Metal Worker$48,970
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,190
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$46,350
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $21.42 ($44,560 a year).

Do pipelayers make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $44,560 against $49,000 nationally, 9% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,220, so Augusta pays 4% less.

Where does Augusta rank for pipelayer pay?

101 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,030 or more.

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.