How much does a pipelayer make in Seattle?
$84,830a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.78 an hour or $7,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.78
- Vs. national median
- +73%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $84,830Highest 10%: $104,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| Median | $84,830 | $40.78 | |
| 75th | $97,050 | $46.66 | |
| 90th | $104,200 | $50.08 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| Kennewick, WA | $77,220 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,390 |
| Portland, OR | $73,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.78 ($84,830 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $84,830 against $49,000 nationally, 73% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $82,450, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for pipelayer pay?
5 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,200 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.