Pipelayers pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,890 or more. The middle half of pipelayers in New York earn between $67,210 and $99,020.
- $59K10th
- $67K25th
- $80KMedian
- $99K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,110 | $6,926 | $39.96 |
| Median | $80,370 | $6,698 | $38.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,210 | $5,601 | $32.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,020 | $8,252 | $47.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pipelayers pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Pipelayers in New York earn 12% more than the New York State average ($74,270) and 52% more than the U.S. average ($54,700). At the median the gap is +64% against the U.S. median of $49,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $83,110 | $80,370 | $59,280 | $106,890 | 390 |
| New York State | $74,270 | $70,370 | $44,790 | $112,860 | 250 |
| United States | $54,700 | $49,000 | $37,730 | $80,170 | 33,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pipelayers salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $83,110, a single filer in New York takes home about $63,332 a year, or $5,278 a month and $2,436 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $64,194 | $5,349 |
| Working in NY | $63,332 | $5,278 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for pipelayers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $83,110 buys what about $73,834 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Pipelayers salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 3 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for pipelayers
Madison, WI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,050).
- Madison, WI$91,050
- Milwaukee, WI$90,340
- Minneapolis, MN$88,060
- Green Bay, WI$86,120
- Seattle, WA$84,530
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Pipelayers salary in New York: questions
How much do pipelayers make an hour in New York?
$39.96 an hour on average, and $38.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pipelayers salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pipelayers take-home pay in New York?
About $63,332 a year ($5,278 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,110. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do pipelayers earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 52% more than the U.S. average for this job ($54,700).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2151; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.19, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.19).
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