How much does a pipelayer make in Indiana?
$73,580a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Indiana. That is $35.38 an hour or $6,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.38
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $73,580Highest 10%: $95,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| 75th | $91,860 | $44.16 | |
| 90th | $95,180 | $45.76 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $90,880 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $74,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $70,910 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,520 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 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 |
| 9. New York | $70,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $35.38 ($73,580 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $73,580 against $49,000 nationally, 50% more.
Where does Indiana rank for pipelayer pay?
Indiana ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in Indiana pays pipelayers the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $90,880 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.