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How much does a pipelayer make in Columbus?

$71,560a year

Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $34.40 an hour or $5,963 a month.

Hourly
$34.40
Vs. national median
+46%
Rank among cities
20 of 131
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,940Median: $71,560Highest 10%: $89,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,940$30.74
25th$71,560$34.40
Median$71,560$34.40
75th$76,270$36.67
90th$89,640$43.10

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for pipelayers.

Cleveland, OH$79,840
Cincinnati, OH$70,910
Huntington, WV$53,880
Pipelayer salary in Ohio Pipelayer salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,360
Insulation Worker$80,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$78,950
Sheet Metal Worker$77,760
Construction and Building Inspector$76,930
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,920
Insulation Worker$76,590
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,550
Roustabout$66,940
Carpenter$66,480
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $34.40 ($71,560 a year).

Do pipelayers make more in Columbus than the national average?

Yes: $71,560 against $49,000 nationally, 46% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $71,560, so Columbus pays 0% more.

Where does Columbus rank for pipelayer pay?

20 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,640 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.