Pipelayers

Jobs in the same field (Construction & Extraction) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.

• Electricians
  $79,734 median (+$994) · +4.6% by 2032
• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
  $79,877 median (+$1,137) · +2.2% by 2032
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  $80,770 median (+$2,031) · +4.1% by 2032
• Construction and Building Inspectors
  $80,875 median (+$2,136) · +11.2% by 2032
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
  $82,620 median (+$3,881) · +6.5% by 2032
• Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
  $84,027 median (+$5,288) · +0.7% by 2032

Jobs in the same field (Construction & Extraction) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.

• Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
  $76,332 median (−$2,408)
• Plasterers and Stucco Masons
  $76,119 median (−$2,621) · +7.6% by 2032
• Sheet Metal Workers
  $75,625 median (−$3,114) · −2.3% by 2032
• Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
  $68,468 median (−$10,271) · +1.2% by 2032
• Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
  $65,742 median (−$12,997) · +7.7% by 2032
• Carpenters
  $65,535 median (−$13,204) · +0.9% by 2032