How much does a pipelayer make in Milwaukee?
$93,550a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $44.98 an hour or $7,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.98
- Vs. national median
- +91%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,520Median: $93,550Highest 10%: $98,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,520 | $39.19 | |
| 25th | $86,860 | $41.76 | |
| Median | $93,550 | $44.98 | |
| 75th | $95,880 | $46.10 | |
| 90th | $98,840 | $47.52 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Madison, WI | $86,870 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,020 |
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How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $44.98 ($93,550 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $93,550 against $49,000 nationally, 91% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $86,870, so Milwaukee pays 8% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for pipelayer pay?
1 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,840 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.