How much does a pipelayer make in Washington?
$55,320a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $26.60 an hour or $4,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.60
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,560Median: $55,320Highest 10%: $65,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| Median | $55,320 | $26.60 | |
| 75th | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 90th | $65,070 | $31.28 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for pipelayers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $26.60 ($55,320 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $55,320 against $49,000 nationally, 13% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $55,470, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for pipelayer pay?
43 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,070 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.