How much does a pipelayer make in Virginia?
$48,700a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Virginia. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.41
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,130Median: $48,700Highest 10%: $61,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| Median | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| 75th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 90th | $61,140 | $29.39 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $55,320 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,820 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,970 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $44,580 |
| Kingsport, TN | $42,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 23. Maine | $50,980 |
| 24. South Dakota | $50,650 |
| 25. Illinois | $49,590 |
| 26. Virginia | $48,700 |
| 27. Montana | $48,080 |
| 28. North Dakota | $47,810 |
| 29. Kansas | $47,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $23.41 ($48,700 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $48,700 against $49,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for pipelayer pay?
Virginia ranks 26 of 44 states.
Which city in Virginia pays pipelayers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $55,320 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.