How much does a pipelayer make in Kentucky?
$58,820a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Kentucky. That is $28.28 an hour or $4,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.28
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,120Median: $58,820Highest 10%: $61,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 25th | $53,880 | $25.90 | |
| Median | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| 75th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| 90th | $61,870 | $29.75 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $70,910 |
| Huntington, WV | $53,880 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 12. Arizona | $62,740 |
| 13. Michigan | $61,560 |
| 14. Colorado | $59,740 |
| 15. Kentucky | $58,820 |
| 16. Idaho | $58,650 |
| 17. Delaware | $58,240 |
| 18. Maryland | $55,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.28 ($58,820 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $58,820 against $49,000 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for pipelayer pay?
Kentucky ranks 15 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pipelayers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $70,910 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.