How much does a pipelayer make in Sacramento?
$73,960a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $35.56 an hour or $6,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.56
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $73,960Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $73,960 | $35.56 | |
| 75th | $93,290 | $44.85 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.27 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $35.56 ($73,960 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $73,960 against $49,000 nationally, 51% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $76,180, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for pipelayer pay?
17 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,800 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.