How much does a pipelayer make in Austin?
$48,440a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $48,440Highest 10%: $62,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| 90th | $62,450 | $30.02 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Dallas, TX | $46,680 |
| Midland, TX | $45,440 |
| Houston, TX | $45,150 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,200 |
| College Station, TX | $41,820 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,590 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,370 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $23.29 ($48,440 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $48,440 against $49,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,620, so Austin pays 6% more.
Where does Austin rank for pipelayer pay?
59 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,450 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.