How much does a pipelayer make in Indianapolis?
$74,180a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $35.66 an hour or $6,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.66
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $74,180Highest 10%: $95,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $74,180 | $35.66 | |
| 75th | $95,180 | $45.76 | |
| 90th | $95,180 | $45.76 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $70,910 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,520 |
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How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $35.66 ($74,180 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $74,180 against $49,000 nationally, 51% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $73,580, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for pipelayer pay?
16 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,180 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.