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SOC 47-2151 · Virginia

Pipelayers Salary in Virginia

Pipelayers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $50,340 a year) and the least in Lynchburg ($47,260), across the 4 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pipelayers average at $49,610 and the median at $48,700 for 1,080 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,700.

$50Khighest: Richmond

$47Klowest: Lynchburg

580jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Pipelayers average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$50,340
Virginia Beach$49,020
Charlottesville$47,840
Lynchburg$47,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$50,340	$48,700	$46,100	$40,548	98
Virginia Beach	$49,020	$47,820	$42,650	$39,563	98
Charlottesville	$47,840	$46,970	$40,720	$38,683	99
Lynchburg	$47,260	$44,580	$39,460	$38,250	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pipelayers salary in other states

Pipelayers salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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