How much does a pipelayer make in Tennessee?
$46,020a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Tennessee. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.13
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,810Median: $46,020Highest 10%: $59,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $41,800 | $20.10 | |
| Median | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 75th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| 90th | $59,590 | $28.65 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $47,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $46,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,210 |
| Kingsport, TN | $42,990 |
| Johnson City, TN | $41,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 30. Florida | $47,260 |
| 31. North Carolina | $47,220 |
| 32. Georgia | $46,220 |
| 33. Tennessee | $46,020 |
| 34. Texas | $45,620 |
| 35. New Mexico | $45,550 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $45,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.13 ($46,020 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,020 against $49,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for pipelayer pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays pipelayers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $47,700 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.