Job outlook for pipe layers in the United States

Pipe layer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected pipe layer job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.

• About 56,900 new jobs for pipe layers are projected over the next decade.

• Pipe layer salaries have increased 5% for pipe layers in the last 5 years.

• There are over 32,266 pipe layers currently employed in the United States.

• There are 1,419 active pipe layer job openings in the US.

• The average pipe layer salary is $37,742.

Compare the number of pipe layer jobs and the average pipe layer salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of pipe layer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pipe layers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.