How much does a pipelayer make in Houston?
$45,150a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.71
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $45,150Highest 10%: $58,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| Median | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 75th | $48,710 | $23.42 | |
| 90th | $58,520 | $28.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Austin, TX | $48,440 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,680 |
| Midland, TX | $45,440 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,200 |
| College Station, TX | $41,820 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,590 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,370 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,290 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.71 ($45,150 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $45,150 against $49,000 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,620, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for pipelayer pay?
97 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,520 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.