How much does a pipelayer make in Wisconsin?
$86,870a year
Median yearly pay for pipelayers in Wisconsin. That is $41.76 an hour or $7,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.76
- Vs. national median
- +77%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,600Median: $86,870Highest 10%: $98,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| 25th | $80,990 | $38.94 | |
| Median | $86,870 | $41.76 | |
| 75th | $93,550 | $44.98 | |
| 90th | $98,520 | $47.37 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $93,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $91,520 |
| Madison, WI | $86,870 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,020 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $41.76 ($86,870 a year).
Do pipelayers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $86,870 against $49,000 nationally, 77% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for pipelayer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 1 of 44 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays pipelayers the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $93,550 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.