How much does a pipelayer make in Michigan?
$61,560a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Michigan. That is $29.60 an hour or $5,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.60
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,140Median: $61,560Highest 10%: $86,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,140 | $25.07 | |
| 25th | $57,110 | $27.46 | |
| Median | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| 75th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $86,120 | $41.40 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $90,880 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 10. Oregon | $64,230 |
| 11. Nevada | $63,570 |
| 12. Arizona | $62,740 |
| 13. Michigan | $61,560 |
| 14. Colorado | $59,740 |
| 15. Kentucky | $58,820 |
| 16. Idaho | $58,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $29.60 ($61,560 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $61,560 against $49,000 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Michigan rank for pipelayer pay?
Michigan ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in Michigan 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.