How much does a pipelayer make in New Jersey?
$78,830a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in New Jersey. That is $37.90 an hour or $6,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.90
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,020Median: $78,830Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| 25th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| Median | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 75th | $97,310 | $46.78 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.39 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $80,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,560 |
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 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $72,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.90 ($78,830 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,830 against $49,000 nationally, 61% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for pipelayer pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pipelayers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $80,370 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.