How much does a pipelayer make in California?
$76,180a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in California. That is $36.63 an hour or $6,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.63
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,650Median: $76,180Highest 10%: $108,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| Median | $76,180 | $36.63 | |
| 75th | $94,560 | $45.46 | |
| 90th | $108,800 | $52.30 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,190 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,960 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,770 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 2. Washington | $82,450 |
| 3. Minnesota | $81,980 |
| 4. New Jersey | $78,830 |
| 5. California | $76,180 |
| 6. Indiana | $73,580 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $72,770 |
| 8. Ohio | $71,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.63 ($76,180 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,180 against $49,000 nationally, 55% more.
Where does California rank for pipelayer pay?
California ranks 5 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays pipelayers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $80,260 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.