How much does a pipelayer make in Boston?
$72,070a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $34.65 an hour or $6,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.65
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 131
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,120Median: $72,070Highest 10%: $87,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $72,070 | $34.65 | |
| 75th | $86,560 | $41.62 | |
| 90th | $87,260 | $41.95 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Springfield, MA | $55,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $34.65 ($72,070 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $72,070 against $49,000 nationally, 47% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $72,770, so Boston pays 1% less.
Where does Boston rank for pipelayer pay?
19 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,260 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.