How much does a pipelayer make in Texas?
$45,620a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Texas. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.93
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 5,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,030Median: $45,620Highest 10%: $56,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| Median | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 75th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| 90th | $56,730 | $27.27 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $48,440 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,680 |
| Midland, TX | $45,440 |
| Houston, TX | $45,150 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,200 |
| Odessa, TX | $41,990 |
| College Station, TX | $41,820 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,590 |
| Longview, TX | $40,880 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,370 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 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 |
| 37. South Carolina | $45,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.93 ($45,620 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,620 against $49,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for pipelayer pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays pipelayers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $48,440 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.