How much does a pipelayer make in North Carolina?
$47,220a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in North Carolina. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,870Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $59,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 25th | $42,200 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 90th | $59,280 | $28.50 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $48,980 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,390 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $48,190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,820 |
| Greensboro, NC | $47,550 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,150 |
| Durham, NC | $46,860 |
| Asheville, NC | $46,840 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,410 |
| Wilmington, NC | $46,130 |
| Burlington, NC | $46,070 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $44,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $43,260 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $43,230 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $40,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 28. North Dakota | $47,810 |
| 29. Kansas | $47,390 |
| 30. Florida | $47,260 |
| 31. North Carolina | $47,220 |
| 32. Georgia | $46,220 |
| 33. Tennessee | $46,020 |
| 34. Texas | $45,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,220 against $49,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for pipelayer pay?
North Carolina ranks 31 of 44 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays pipelayers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $48,980 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.