The median annual wage for Pipelayers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $56,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,230.
Pay spans roughly $46,340 at the 10th percentile to $71,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.18 per hour. An estimated 660 people work as pipelayers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $56,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.18 |
| 10th percentile | $46,340 |
| 90th percentile | $71,930 |
| Employment | 660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.