How much does a pipelayer make in Chicago?
$54,520a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $26.21 an hour or $4,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.21
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,900Median: $54,520Highest 10%: $74,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 25th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| Median | $54,520 | $26.21 | |
| 75th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $74,580 | $35.86 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $26.21 ($54,520 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $54,520 against $49,000 nationally, 11% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,590, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for pipelayer pay?
46 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,580 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.