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SOC 47-2151·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Pipelayers
Median wage
$78,739
10-yr outlook
+5.6%by 2032
Openings / year
42
Workers in NY
310
How pay grows with experience
Pipelayers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $63,911 |
| Median (typical) | $78,739 |
| Experienced | $104,314 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Pipelayers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | $84,702 |
| Central New York | $76,894 |
| Western New York | $76,688 |
| Finger Lakes | $65,571 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Pipelayers. It's a transparent “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
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