How much does a pipelayer make in Minnesota?
$81,980a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Minnesota. That is $39.41 an hour or $6,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.41
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,620Median: $81,980Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| 25th | $75,840 | $36.46 | |
| Median | $81,980 | $39.41 | |
| 75th | $95,040 | $45.69 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.73 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,020 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $47,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 1. Wisconsin | $86,870 |
| 2. Washington | $82,450 |
| 3. Minnesota | $81,980 |
| 4. New Jersey | $78,830 |
| 5. California | $76,180 |
| 6. Indiana | $73,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $39.41 ($81,980 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $81,980 against $49,000 nationally, 67% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for pipelayer pay?
Minnesota ranks 3 of 44 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays pipelayers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $82,020 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.