Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The worker's experience and level of responsibility also affect wages. Earnings can sometimes be reduced because of work time lost due to bad weather.
Pipelayers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Pipelayers (SOC 47-2151)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
||
| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $19.89 | $24.26 | $26.87 |
| Yearly | $41,361 | $50,471 | $55,875 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $24.47 | $28.61 | $30.93 |
| Yearly | $50,899 | $59,507 | $64,346 | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Hourly | $21.25 | $26.10 | $30.00 |
| Yearly | $44,200 | $54,280 | $62,400 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $19.89 | $21.87 | $26.86 |
| Yearly | $41,361 | $45,495 | $55,871 | |
| United States | Hourly | $20.35 | $23.42 | $29.32 |
| Yearly | $42,320 | $48,710 | $60,980 | |