How much does a pipelayer make in Washington?
$82,450a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Washington. That is $39.64 an hour or $6,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.64
- Vs. national median
- +68%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,010Median: $82,450Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 25th | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| Median | $82,450 | $39.64 | |
| 75th | $95,180 | $45.76 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.71 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $84,830 |
| Kennewick, WA | $77,220 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,390 |
| Portland, OR | $73,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pipelayers.
| 1. Wisconsin | $86,870 |
| 2. Washington | $82,450 |
| 3. Minnesota | $81,980 |
| 4. New Jersey | $78,830 |
| 5. California | $76,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $39.64 ($82,450 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $82,450 against $49,000 nationally, 68% more.
Where does Washington rank for pipelayer pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 44 states.
Which city in Washington pays pipelayers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $84,830 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.