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Pipelayers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pipelayers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$72,770
Median Annual Salary
▲
+19.5% vs 2024
$72,760
Mean Salary
$72,770
Median Salary
$34.99
Hourly Rate
Pipelayers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pipelayers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $72,770 per year ($6,064/month).
This is 30.2% above the national average of $55,898.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 44 states for Pipelayers pay.
Salaries increased by 19.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pipelayers
Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.17
Mechanical
4.07
Mathematics
3.68
Public Safety and Security
3.48
Design
3.18
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(71.2% of workers)
Salaries for Pipelayers in Massachusetts range from $56,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,020 and $86,550.
Median $72,770
P10: $56,620P25: $63,020P75: $86,550P90: $86,560
10th
$56,620
25th
$63,020
Median
$72,770
75th
$86,550
90th
$86,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$56,620
$27.22
$4,718
25th Percentile
$63,020
$30.30
$5,251
Median (50th)
$72,770
$34.99
$6,064
75th Percentile
$86,550
$41.61
$7,212
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,560
$41.62
$7,213
Note: The mean (average) salary of $72,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Pipelayers in Massachusetts is $72,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $72,760.
What is the salary range for a Pipelayers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Pipelayers in Massachusetts range from $56,620 at the 10th percentile to $86,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,020 and $86,550.
What is the starting salary for a Pipelayers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Pipelayers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $56,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,020 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Pipelayers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pipelayers in Massachusetts is approximately $34.99 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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