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How much does a pipelayer make in Columbia?

$44,190a year

Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,683 a month.

Hourly
$21.25
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
104 of 131
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $44,190Highest 10%: $58,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,940$18.24
25th$38,920$18.71
Median$44,190$21.25
75th$48,190$23.17
90th$58,980$28.36

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for pipelayers.

Charlotte, NC$48,980
Charleston, SC$48,250
Augusta, GA$44,560
Hilton Head Island, SC$44,170
Myrtle Beach, SC$42,950
Pipelayer salary in South Carolina Pipelayer salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$80,830
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$72,800
Construction and Building Inspector$62,410
Electrician$60,390
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$54,370
Plumber$52,070
Glazier$51,310
Insulation Worker$50,750
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$50,510
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $21.25 ($44,190 a year).

Do pipelayers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $44,190 against $49,000 nationally, 10% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $45,180, so Columbia pays 2% less.

Where does Columbia rank for pipelayer pay?

104 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,980 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.