Pipelayers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,720 or more. The middle half of pipelayers in Huntington earn between $44,090 and $79,720.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $54KMedian
- $80K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,640 | $4,887 | $28.19 |
| Median | $53,880 | $4,490 | $25.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,090 | $3,674 | $21.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,720 | $6,643 | $38.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pipelayers pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Pipelayers in Huntington earn 37% more than the West Virginia average ($42,900) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($54,700). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $49,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $58,640 | $53,880 | $36,350 | $79,720 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $42,900 | $40,440 | $31,660 | $58,680 | 180 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $58,640, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $47,489 a year, or $3,957 a month and $1,826 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $48,127 | $4,011 |
| Working in WV | $47,489 | $3,957 |
| Working in KY | $47,362 | $3,947 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for pipelayers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $58,640 buys what about $66,318 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Pipelayers salary in nearby metro areas
- Columbus, OH$74,180
- Cincinnati, OH$68,620
- Kingsport, TN$44,720
- Johnson City, TN$44,150
- Louisville, KY$56,300
- Hickory, NC$43,830
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 Huntington: questions
How much do pipelayers make an hour in Huntington?
$28.19 an hour on average, and $25.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pipelayers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pipelayers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $47,489 a year ($3,957 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,640.
Do pipelayers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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