How much does a pipelayer make in Madison?
$86,870a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $41.76 an hour or $7,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.76
- Vs. national median
- +77%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,190Median: $86,870Highest 10%: $106,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| 25th | $83,420 | $40.11 | |
| Median | $86,870 | $41.76 | |
| 75th | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 90th | $106,700 | $51.28 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Milwaukee, WI | $93,550 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,020 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $78,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $41.76 ($86,870 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $86,870 against $49,000 nationally, 77% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $86,870, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for pipelayer pay?
4 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,700 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.